CRIM 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Control Theory, General Strain Theory, Travis Hirschi
21 Apr 2016
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Chapter 11 a control theory of delinquency. Travis hirschi: criticized sociological explanations of crime and deviance but completed his ph. d in sociology, social bond theory set out in a control theory of delinquency . Rooted in durkheim"s sociologically-driven notion of social integration and the social bonds that attach individuals to society. Attachment attachment of the individual to others (i. e. , parents, teachers, role models: individual identifies with and respects these conventional role models, at the same time, valuing their opinions and seeks their respect. Involvement involved in conventional, pro-social activities: i. e. , recreation, sports, pursuing a hobby, doing homework, if you"re busy doing homework or playing organized sports, then you don"t have time to engage in delinquent behaviour. Belief belief in law and conventional norms, and respect for authority: relates to the issue of morality, the development of a social conscience, and the individual being able to distinguish right from wrong. A control theory of delinquency travis hirschi.
