Hirshi SBT & Critiques

Social Bonding Theory

Theory explaining conformity through strong social bonds.

Attachment

Emotional connections to family and friends.

Commitment

Investment in socially accepted goals like education.

Involvement

Participation in activities reducing time for deviance.

Belief

Acceptance of societal norms and values.

Primary Criticism

Theory lacks exploration of reasons for deviance.

Oversimplification

Assumes natural delinquency tendency in everyone.

Biological Factors

Physical traits influencing criminal behavior.

Mental Health Issues

Psychological conditions affecting behavior and choices.

Impulsivity

Tendency to act without forethought, leading to crime.

Application to Crimes

Theory struggles with white-collar crime explanations.

Peer Influence

Impact of deviant peers not sufficiently addressed.

Differential Association

Theory emphasizing peer influence on deviance.