SOC 1500 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 and 6.docx
2 Aug 2013
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Behaviour can be deterred thru fear of punishment. Choice theory: deliquent behaviour is a rational choice made by a motivated offender who perceives that the chances of gain outweighs the punishment or loss. Illiegal act is a matter of individual decision making rational choice made after weighing the potential benefits and consequences of crime. Cesare beccaria: italian philosopher, wrote on crimes and punishments, international influence in transforming criminal justice. Jeremy bentham: british philosopher and jurist, advocated utilitarianism. View that believes punishment of crime shoule be balanced and fair. Even criminal behaviour should be reasonable and purposeful. Classical criminology: people have free will to choose criminal or conventional behaviours, people choose to commit crime for reasons of greed or personal need, crime can be controlled only by fear of criminal sanctions. People are egotistical, rational and motivated by pain and pleasure. Behaviour can be modified by fear of punishment: society: Must provide the greatest good for the greatest number: social contract:
