Conflict theory of crime

Question 1

Control theorists

Answer 1

Argue that all humans suffer from weakeness, which makes them unable to resist turning to crime

Question 2

Hirschi

Answer 2

view- social order is based on shared values and socialisation through institutions integrating people into society

approach- what drives people to commit crime (opposite to func)

Question 3

Social bonds

Answer 3

Belief- shared moral beliefs, respect for the rights of others

Attatchment - connections with family,friends etc

Involvement - people are involved and busy, clubs, sports etc

commitment - No wish to risk through crime

If you increase the social bonds, crime will be lowered