Hirschi's social bond theory and Durkheim's theory of anomie

Question 1

What was the basis of Hirschi’s theory

Answer 1

that deviant or criminal activity occurs when people’s attachment to society is weakened in some way.

Question 2

Whathat were Hirschi’s 4 bonds

Answer 2

1) Attachment - How much we care about other’s opinions of us
2) Commitment - How committed we are to achieving society’s goals
3) Involvement - Our involvement in law abiding activities
4) Belief - How much we respect the law and believe in following it

Question 3

What does Hirschi say will happen if these bonds are weakened

Answer 3

People will turn to crime

Question 4

What was Hirschi’s solution

Answer 4

His solution to the rising levels of crime was increasing the attachment to society by improving the four bonds that people have with society.

Question 5

What is anomie

Answer 5

An uprooting of morality or standards in society.

Question 6

How does anomie occur

Answer 6

Anomie occurs from having no value consensus in society and a conflict of beliefs.

Question 7

What did Durkheim suggest came from a limited amount of crime

Answer 7

An adequate level of social integration and an adequate level of social control

Question 8

What came from a larger amount of crime

Answer 8

Too much or too little social integration and social control leading to anomie