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control theory

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hirschi

why most people do not commit crime

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control theory - social bonds

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  • commitment; have stake in conformity, don’t want to risk it to crime so pull away from crime, towards conformity
  • attachment; sensitive to other needs & wishes
  • belief - share moral beliefs
  • involvement - no time/opportunity for crime
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control theory - criticisms

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  • merton; delinquents not broken away but committed to mainstream values
  • not everyone with weaker bonds turns to crime
  • doesn’t explain the reasons for the variety of acts
  • some people with strong bonds turn to crime (white-collar)