Differences In Offending Between Ethic Groups: Control Theory, Hirschim Flashcards
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Control theory
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Correlation between the amount of control in their life + likehood they will commit crime
2
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Asian people are subjected to make controls
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Higher levels of religiousity, important to respect culture, family honour
3
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Black people have less controls
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More single parent families/less stability, higher unemployment
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Evaluation
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Hirschi’s theory is based on ethnic stereotypes
He ignores the impact that racism can have on black communities + their opportunities
