Describe how Akers social learning theory might explain hate crime. a) Clearly state the contributing author(s) and structural framework of social learning theory and fully explain how the theory explains hate crime. b) Explain why social learning theory is superior to one other major criminological theory in terms of its ability to explain hate crime. Be sure to discuss the other theory in detail including its contributing authors and structural framework. c) What are three general or specific policy/program implications that can be drawn from social learning theory to reduce hate crime?
