CRIM 101 Lecture Notes - Gary Becker, Canadian Studies, Social Control Theory
28 Jan 2013
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Nothing unique about criminal behaviour, and that motivation to engage in such behaviour is quite widespread. Ask why more individuals don"t commit crimes. Notion underlying all types of control theory is that conformity cannot be taken for granted. If you want conformity and social control, you need effective socialization. If people don"t learn/internalize social conventions or norms, then social controls will break down or become ineffective. Inner containment= part of psychological makeuo eg selfcontrol good self image ability to tolerate frustration. Outer containment= factors in the social enviro eg family relationships. External pulls= poverty, unemployment, the media, or sleiquent friends. Attachment= ties of affection and respect, with parents school techers. Commitment= getting good education, learning trade or profession, finding a good job. Involvement= being involved in school, in recreation, with family. Belief= shared values it"s wrong to steal, people should respect the law. Low self-control as the cause of crime. Tied in with classical schools hedonistic calculus.
