Asked by Priyanka Limkar on Sep 27, 2024

According to Hirschi's theory of social control,if elements of bonding to society are weak,the individual might

A) have strong self-control.
B) have a good self-concept.
C) develop a strong goal orientation.
D) slide into deviance.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to maintain normative behavior among its members.

Slide into Deviance

The gradual process by which an individual's actions or behaviors become increasingly non-conformist or criminal, often unnoticed until significant boundaries are crossed.

  • Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the theories explaining why deviance and crime occur and continue.
  • Examine how Hirschi's theory interprets the influence of community ties on either deterring or encouraging deviant behavior.