Ac 2.1

Question 1

What is rational ideology

Answer 1

• An idea to achieve social control. Your conscience guides you to follow laws and rules due to the feeling of guilt and worry from within

Question 2

What is internalisation of social rules

Answer 2

• When a person believes in social norms and therefore follows them. Therefore both superego and traditions will follow which part with their inner personality.

Question 3

What is tradition and culture

Answer 3

• Conforming to the social norms which have come from upbringing teaching you reasons why the law should not be broken. This is important in their culture as if performed well they will be accepeted in this community

Question 4

What is socialization

Answer 4

Where its internalized through wider social groups such as school, religion and peer groups. In this way society rules and moral codes become our own personal rules

Question 5

What is coercion

Answer 5

Can be physical or non-physical. prisons use this with the threat of loss of liberty

Question 6

What are agents of social control

Answer 6

• Those that are employed to prevent people from committing crime.
• Even parents, peers and school can act as an agent of social control

Question 7

What is Fear of punishment

Answer 7

• Using punishment as a deterrent to stop people from offending

Question 8

What is the control theory

Answer 8

• Tries to explain why people do not commit crimes. Supports the view that people need nurture to develop attachments to informal social controls

E.g. Parenting

Question 9

What did Travis Hirschi include in the theory

Answer 9

• Stated that crimes would be committed by those with weak/broken bonds

Bonds included:

• Attachment - Bonds you build with others
• Commitment- If people are commited to a conventional lifestyle it allows a reduction in crime
• Involvement - The more involved you are in society that you are more likely to build a sense of belonging
• Beliefs