Theories of Crime or Violence

Do Theories of Crime or Violence Explain Race Differences in Delinquency?” by Richard B. Felson, Glenn Deane, and David P. Armstrong
What is the point of this article? In other words, what information are the authors trying to convey? Do you believe we need race-specific theories of crime, or do race-neutral ones work just fine? Why or why not? What theory best explains why Black teens are more likely to engage in violent crime, but less likely to commit property or drug crimes?