Conflict theory of crime Flashcards
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Control theorists
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Argue that all humans suffer from weakeness, which makes them unable to resist turning to crime
2
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Hirschi
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view- social order is based on shared values and socialisation through institutions integrating people into society
approach- what drives people to commit crime (opposite to func)
3
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Social bonds
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Belief- shared moral beliefs, respect for the rights of others
Attatchment - connections with family,friends etc
Involvement - people are involved and busy, clubs, sports etc
commitment - No wish to risk through crime
If you increase the social bonds, crime will be lowered