Control Theory

Question 1

Hirschi (1969)

Answer 1

asks why not people DO NOT commit crime

Social Bonds: argues that people who are integrated in society and it’s norms and values are less likely to commit crime

Question 2

Hirschi (1969)

Social Bonds - Attachment

Answer 2

being attached to others in society e.g. family
and caring about what they think

violating the norms of society would go against the expectations that others have for you

Question 3

Hirschi (1969)

Social Bonds - Commitment

Answer 3

refers to having responsibilities e.g. job, house and possessions

people obey rules due to fearing the consequences

the risk is too great, people have too much to lose

Question 4

Hirschi (1969)

Social Bonds - Involvement

Answer 4

refers to being part of a community e.g. workplace or social group

people who are too busy and occupied toco after deviance

they have purpose

Question 5

Hirschi (1969)

Social Bonds - Belief

Answer 5

involves subscribing to a common value system within a culture e.g. religious beliefs or society’s general morals: values

these beliefs develop through socialisation and prevent people considering deviance due to being ‘wrong’