FUNCTIONALIST VIEW OF CRIME & DEVIANCE BOOKLET 6

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What does Hirschi argues with Durkheim on?

That social order is based on shared values and socialization through institutions

What did Hirschi wanted to know that differed to others?

Why most people do not commit crimes

Why might some people decide not to commit crime?

• laws/punishments (consequences)

• prisons

• fear of loosing jobs

• family/children

• damaging criminal record

• morals/values (taught to know it is wrong)

• loose status in society (labelled)

What does Hirschi say there is, that stops people from committing crimes?

Social bonds

When does crime happen? (Link to social bonds)

If social bonds with other people become weakened or broken, their self control is weakened, and they turn to crime

What are the 4 elements of Hirschis social bonds?

• attachment

• commitment

• involvement

• belief

Explains Hirschis 4 social bonds

What has Hirschis work influenced?

Policymakers on the importance of attachment as a way to reduce deviance

What else has Hirschis work influenced?

The promotion of activities for young people, encouraging marriage and employment, and encouraging values and morality in education

Which group would agree with this idea? (Link to marriage)

The New Right

What does Hirschi assume?

That social bonds means the same to everyone

What does Hirschi ignore?

Why some individuals do not integrate into the community

Could those with social bonds still commit crimes? Does Hirschi explain this?

Yes they could - no he doesn't

Give an examples of people with strong social bonds, but commit crimes/deviance? (HIRSCHI CANT EXPLAIN THESE PEOPLE)

• Epstein

• Lucy let by

• John Wayne gacy

• Fred and rose west

• Ted bundy

• Jeffrey dahmer

• Ed

Using social bonds theory how would you evaluate this scenario? Case A

Using social bonds theory how would you evaluate this scenario? Case B