CRIM 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Travis Hirschi, Social Control Theory, Albert Reiss
16 Jul 2016
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12:30 2:30 on july 7th, 12th 14th (by appointment) Moral order more fundamental than economic order. Committed to preserving the existing social system. Society as an entity, greater than its parts. Non-conformity can be expected when social controls are ineffective. If people feel that they are not required to conform to the rules, they will not obey by the rules. Origins of the social control: the chicago school. Social disorganization leads to a breakdown in informal social controls. When informal social controls break down, societies become more inclined to turn to formal social controls. Came after the roaring 20s, the great depression, and the world war ii. Time of the american dream: stereotypical american family. Tv shows like leave it to the beaver, father knows best, lassie. Social context: disruption emerging within the society. Black power movement: blacks fighting back against their class position. Did his phd and taught at the university of chicago.
