SOC212H1 Chapter 11: Deviance and Social Control - Chapter 11 Notes
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Walter reckless and containment theory: containment theory - focuses on inner and outer factors that control the normal person, but are absent or weakened in deviants. Inner controls: outer controls more important to controlling deviance than outer controls we all experience hostility, anger, rebellion, etc. within our self inner controls = self-controls. 2 types: direct inner control - ability to feel shame/guilt and to neutralize it, manage frustration, have inner strength. Indirect inner control - based on individuals interest in maintaining conformity. Experienced in the environment, such as poverty, adversity, deviant friends, etc. 2 types: direct outer control - external to individual and carry threat of consequences and rules -- best used when commonly used in institutions i. e. security cameras. Indirect outer control - mainly relational -- the control derives from need to maintain role relationships -- works best if others who conform have power to reward or punish others.
