Can I use theory critically?
Yes, and it is usually rewarded. Noting what a theory explains well and what it cannot account for is stronger than applying it as though it were complete. Most criminological theories have known limits and graders expect you to know them.
This comes up on Criminology Coursework Support, where it is answered in the context of the work itself.
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