<span>This is the functionalist theory of aging. It is similar to traditional structural-functionalism of sociological theory. In such, having a function that a person or object can accomplish increases the utility and worth of the object (or person, in this case). This increase in utility increases the satisfaction, as well.</span>
People in North America tend to be more cube-like to fit the weather, while the people in South America tend to be tall and thin. The south grows more food than the north. People from South America tend to have darker skin colors than in North America.
Sutherland was interested in explaining how criminal values and attitudes could be culturally transmitted from one generation to another.
He wanted to see how people actually became criminals. His findings showed that close contact between people plays a large role in them adopting criminal thoughts and actions - if your parents are criminals, chances are that you are also going to be because you were 'taught' that lifestyle.
