The sociological approach to the crime differs from its definition from the psychoanalytic and biological perspectives. While the latter point out that crime comes as a result of impulsive expressions which criminals cannot control, sociological studies admit that criminals acquire their interest and means of self-justification while committing a crime. This approach helps to understand the relations between the criminal and the social environment, thus, helps to reveal motives of the crime. The sociological perspective on crime and correction has been lately accepted by experts in related fields of study.
Sociology of the twentieth century made a large step forward when scholars discredited purely individualistic explanations to crime. They proved that cultural influence and interpersonal relationships in a society directly affect the behavior of criminals and delinquents. These achievements were accepted by the broad range of experts in psychology, criminology, political science, psychiatry who now use sociology to enhance efficacy in their fields. The behavioral science was given a certain boost as well, and its achievements made an enormous impact upon the criminology.
Social studies contributed not only to the successful closing of the court cases. They also made a way for analysis and evaluation of correction and crime-prevention programs. Behavioral science has a large potential to substitute old inefficient correctional programs with new helpful approaches to reduce the statistics of crime. Poor correctional programs may not only give little improvement, they can harm criminals and make them potentially dangerous after they have been released. Thus, criminologists and psychiatrists expect more sociological support in crime and correction.