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

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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)

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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

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