Based on british social theorist herbert spencer's theory, is the belief that those species of animals, including human beings, that are the most adapted to their environment will survive and prosper, whereas those that are poorly adapted will eventually die out.

Neighborhood and community characteristics: the social ecology approach emphasizes the view that certain social and physical characteristics of neighborhoods and communities influence the likelihood of committing deviance and crime.imagine that you are in a position as a community leader. there are several neighborhoods in your community with: high poverty rates low quality housing single parent households which issue would you address first, and what strategies would you propose to address this issue?