Sociology 12 social control
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This document discusses Hirschi's social bond theory, which argues that strong bonds to conventional society through commitment, involvement, and beliefs reduce the likelihood of deviant behavior. Specifically, it explains that commitment refers to the time, energy, and effort invested in conventional activities like school and work. Involvement means the amount of time spent in conventional activities, leaving little time for deviance. Beliefs refer to accepting conventional morality and respecting authority. The theory holds that those strongly bonded to society through these factors have too much to lose, little time for deviance, and are too sensitive to others to victimize them.
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Sociology 12 social control
- 20. So cialBo nd Theo ry 2) Commitment Thisrefersto theextent to which wearecommitted to conventional formsof action (scho ol, wo rk, etc). Commitment requirestime, energy and effort. Themorewedevelop thiscommitment, themorewehaveto loseif wecommit deviant acts and arecaught.
- 21. So cialBo nd Theo ry 3) Involvement Thisrefersto theamount of timethat weareinvolved in conventional activities(primarily thro ugh scho o l, recreatio n and family). Involvement in conventional activitiesleaveslittletimefor deviant behaviour.
- 22. So cialBo nd Theo ry 4) Beliefs Thisrefersto an acceptanceof conventional morality and a respect for authority. Beliefs refersto / impliesadhering to such valuesas: Sharing Sensitivity to others Respect for society’slegal code
- 23. In anutshell: Basically, Hirschi isarguing that if aperson isbonded to society, they arenot aslikely to break thelaw. they havetoo much to lose they havelittletimeto break thelaw they aretoo sensitiveto thefeelingsof othersto victimizethem