Marcus is a 19-year-old who was recently arrested for burglary and vehicle theft. Marcus grew up in a household where his father frequently bragged about dodging taxes and stealing inventory from his employer. Marcus's older brother is a law-abiding university student. At age 13, Marcus was suspended multiple times from school for aggressive behavior, leading his teachers to label him a 'lost cause'. Soon after, he began associating with a local gang of older teenagers who praised him for participating in street racing and shoplifting.
Discuss Marcus's behaviour using social explanations of crime. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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