Control Theory - Crime

Question 1

What is the difference, in terms of social control, between smaller and larger societies?

Answer 1

Smaller: still have a sense of community = rely more on informal social control
Larger: perhaps have lost their sense of community = rely more on formal social control

Question 2

What do Hirschi and Durkheim both believe?

Answer 2

That social order is based on shared values and socialisation

Question 3

How is control theory different to all other theories?

Answer 3

It asks my most people do NOT commit crime

Question 4

Why does Hirschi suggest we are all capable of committing crime?

Answer 4

Because we all suffer weaknesses which may cause as to commit crime

Question 5

What are the 4 social bonds Hirschi identifies which pull people away from crime and persuade them to conform to societies rules?

Answer 5

1) Belief
2) Attachment
3) Commitment
4) Involvement

Question 6

Explain the belief social bond

Answer 6

People share moral beliefs e.g. respect for the rights of others

Question 7

Explain the attachment social bond

Answer 7

People have a stake in conformity and don’t want to risk for example, getting the sack or not being able to feed their families

Question 8

Explain the commitment social bond

Answer 8

People are sensitive to and interested in the wishes of others like family, friends and those I’m their local community

Question 9

Explain the involvement social bond

Answer 9

People are involved and kept busy with sports teams, school activities, religious groups; they have no time opportunity for crime