CRIMINOLOGY

City of God



City of God

Introduction

The film 'City of God” is set, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the 1970's and 1980's. It is based on the true story, and shows the brutal realities of the slum life in Rio. The paper discusses various theories discussed in the movie.

Discussion

Social Disorganization Theory

Most of the people living in Rio de Janeiro, in the movie, grew up in the poorest parts of the city. They can do anything possible to avoid the life that society intends them to live, but no matter what, they will end up living a life of ...