HOW DO TYPES OF PUNISHMENT MEET THE THEORIES OF SOCIAL CONTROL? Flashcards
what theories of social control do discharge meet?
fear of punishment
internalisation of social rules and morality
how does discharge meet fear of punishment?
special deterrence because the individual will not want to go through court again
how does discharge meet internalisation of social rules and morality?
some people would second guess their choices
what two theories of social control do fines meet?
coercion
fear of punishment
fines meet coercion because…
people are forced to pay, it is non violent/physical coercion
how do fines meet fear of punishment?
because people won’t want to pay a big fine again
what three theories of social control does community service meet?
internalisation of social rules and morality
coercion
fear of punishment
community service changes someone’s internalisation of social rules and morality because…
someone can go through programmes that help them get the guidance that they need
how does community service meet coercion?
it meets coercion because people are forced to do unpaid work and follow 13 requirement such as no alcohol or drugs
community service leads to fear of punishment because…
people won’t want to do community service again
what 3 theories of social control does custodial sentences achieve?
internalisation of social rules and morality
coercion
fear of punishment
custodial sentences meet internalisation of social rules and morality because…
because there can be rehabilitation programmes in persons that change how people behave
how do custodial sentences meet coercion…
because there can be violent or non violent coercion, for example someone can be verbally coerced or abused in a prison
how do custodial sentences meet fear of punishment?
it achieves general deterrence because people do not want to go prison and special deterrence if don’t want to go through the system again
