Crime and Deviance introduction

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Social Control
methods used to force individuals to conform. formal and informal
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Crime
form of action resulting in breaking the law
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Deviance
Rule-breaking behaviour which fails to conform to norm and expectations of a particular society or social group
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Control theories
Why people dont break the law or commit deviant acts
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Edward A Ross
people with strong beliefs less likely to commit crimes
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Nye
primary socialisation-influence of parents
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Reckless
containment theory- people with goals are less likely to commit crimes
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Hirschi
people with weak social bonds are more likely to commit crimes
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Criticisms of control theories
Containment theory- success can lead to crime. bond theory- people with strong bonds still commit crimes.e.g.gangs
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Card 2

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Crime

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form of action resulting in breaking the law

Card 3

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Deviance

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Card 4

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Control theories

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Card 5

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Edward A Ross

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