Explain forms of social control

What are the two forms of social control

Internal

External

What is ‘internal form’

a method of self control such as personality and morals

What are the 3 forms of Internal

superego

culture (socialisation)

Rational theory

What is the superego

a concept apart of the psychoanalytic theory

within the personality which dictates right from wrong

when does the superego develop?

after we identify with a same sex parent and internalise their morals and values

How is the superego a method of self control

internalises society’s morals and values, causing individuals to feel guilt or shame when they consider breaking rules or norms

What is meant by culture

our identity and behaviour is shaped by culture, traditions, norms, and values

This socialisation helps us adapt and meet the standards and expectations specific to our culture

how is culture a method of self control

internalising shared norms, values, and beliefs which guide behaviour and create feelings of guilt or shame if those expectations are not met

what is ‘external forms’

features of society or groups in society that are in place to ensure conformity to social rules and morals

What are the 4 forms of external forms

1. agencies of social control

2. criminal justice system

3. coercion

4. fear of punishment

Identify the form

‘ agencies uses legal sanctions to ensure society standards and laws are followed’

criminal justice system

identify the form

‘ fear of prison, safety in prison, and fear or repercussions are used to deter people from crime ’

fear of punishment

Why do internal and external forms of social control exist

to help society run smoothly

ensure conformity to norms and laws

what are the similarities of internal and external forms

both aim to regulate behaviour through socialisation

what are the differences of internal and external forms

1. internal is through regulations, external is through sanctions

2. internal focuses on the conscience, external focuses on society

define ‘rational ideology’

how individuals internalise societal rules and morals using their conscience and reasoning to guide behaviour and follow laws

what does Hirschi claim in the control theory

individuals are controlled by their bond to society and therefore obey the law

Breaking the law occurs when individuals no longer feel the bond with society

what are the 4 said factors that influence delinquency

C.A.I.B

Attachments, Beliefs, Involvement, Commitment

Finish the sentence:

‘ Hirschi claims that the _________ of these factors leads to someone becoming ____________ and ________.

1. absence

2. uncontrolled

3. delinquent

What factor, that hasn’t be mentioned earlier, plays a big role in our attachments

parenting

What does Riley & Straw find that contributes to delinquency

pro crime attitudes

absence

inconsistent presence of parents

lack of parental supervision

What did Riley & Straw say parents will only be able to contain their children and socialising them to resist temptations by doing

by being consistently present and interested in their life and present anti crime attitudes

What do feminist use the ‘control theory’ for?

to explain why female offender numbers are significantly lower than male numbers

what common example did they use

domestic chores that women are expected to do gives them little time to engage in criminal activity.