CRIM 2416 Study Guide - Final Guide: Gang Rape, Restorative Justice, Social Control Theory
30 Jul 2016
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Historically youth crime explained by: strain, differential association, social control, labelling, all theories explain male youth crime not female youth crime. Past 2 decades have seen new and more complex theoretical perspectives: general theory of crime, general strain theory, age- graded theory of social control, control balance theory, differential coercion theory. Outlined by michael gottfredson and travus hirschi (1990) Focuses on key concept of self- control, the ability to restrain oneself from momentary temptations. Low self control: 6 characteristics which leave individuals less able to refrain from activities that provide short term pleasure or gain. Poor socialization development of low self- control traits crime. Ps: failure to supervise person, recognize indicators of low self control, correct or sanction behavior. For crime to happen convenience + opportunity. Low self- control has social consequences: social bonds: the degree to which individuals through socialization, have connected to people and institutions in society and believe in the rules of the society.
