CRIM 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Social Control Theory, Informal Social Control, Gary Becker
22 Sep 2016
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Nothing unique about criminal behavior, and that motivation to engage in such behavior is quite widespread. Notion underlying all types of control theory is that conformity cannot be take 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 makeup; e. g. , self-control, good self-image, ability to tolerate frustration. Outer containment = factors in the social environment; e. g. , family relationships. External pulls = poverty, unemployment, the media, or delinquent friends. Attachment = ties of affection and respect, with parents, school teachers. 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. Agree with opportunity theory or routine activities theory.
