Rafter: Chapter 2

I really enjoyed reading chapter 2. It was filled with a lot of information explaining if movies can cause someone to commit crimes and he also gave explanations to why someone might commit crimes with different criminological theories.  When Rafter mentions that many crime films show little interest in the causes of law breaking, I found it very true.  One movie that I've seen recently did show why she committed crimes. In Columbiana the reason why she committed crimes was because of abnormal psychology theory.  Her parents were killed right in front of her at a very young age. This traumatized her and made her grow up as an "assassin" getting revenge on all the people who were involved with her family's death. I think the best theories used today in explaining crime would have to be environmental theory and rational choice theory because there are many people in our society who lack opportunities in their life and they feel they have no other choice. Also, many people can influence people into committing crimes and I believe everything around you can shape you being a criminal, demographically, your friends and family members.