This is called the theory of differential association which states that "people commit crime when their social learning leads them to perceive more definitions favoring crime that promotes conventional behavior. (Criminology) According to Edwin Sutherland, deviant and criminal behavior is learned through social interactions with other people in society, and just like learning in school, crime can be learned in the same way. As a result, crime is more prevalent in environments where crime and deviant behavior are more acceptable, such as in poor inner cities. Most of these city centers lack opportunity, meaning they don't provide their residents with the structure they need to succeed. This, coupled with constant exposure to gangs and illegal activities, is what leads people to participate in this type of deviant behavior. Interactions with gangs as well as "social interactions appear to create a sense of invulnerability and a willingness to violate social norms and take risks, provided they are in the company of like-minded individuals." » (Crime and Social Interactions) As long as people have a support system, they will continue to commit illegal acts like theft. The reason for this has to do with the interactions they have with the people around them. If people see others making money through illegal activities while they can barely support themselves through legal work, the vast majority will quit their jobs in order to participate in the process of making profits through to illegal activities. As stated previously, crime and deviance are learned through social interactions and