ch7-criminology
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social control theory
focuses on techniques + strategies that regulate human behavior leading to conformity/obedience to society’s rules
what are deviant behaviors according to social control theory?
laws, norms, customs, mores, ethics and etiquette (ex: legal restrictions on smoking public)
macrosociological studies
explore formal systems for the control of group (positive and negative)
what are the 2 tpyes of control?
positive: inhibit rule breaking behavior by a type of social guidance
negative: foster oppresive/corrupt practices by those in powers
what are the evaluations of hirschi’s social control theory?
few questionnaire items that measure social bonds
fails to describe chain of events that result in defective/inadequate bonds
creates an artificial division of socialized vs. unsocialized youths
does not explain the variance in future delinquency
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