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...October 2000 Introduction As humans most of us constantly ask the question why. Criminologists, first being initially human, and second having a great sense of curiosity, ask that question as well, and accordingly have come up with several reasons called theories, why people break the law. In this discussion we will be examining two of those theories: Strain Theory (1910) and Differential Association Theory (1939). With so many theories, how do we, as interested members of society decide, which are most applicable? All theories that exist "explain" the social causes of juvenile delinquency in a certain manner. All of the theories presented hold merit. The key concept to understand, when 'wading' through the different theories is that they could, and in many circumstances should, be...