Assignment:
Travis Hirshi's social bonding theory is a form of social control. While other criminological theories attempt to explain why crime occurs, social bonding theory explains why people conform to the norms of society and away from deviant and antisocial behaviors. Many argue the threat of punishment as being a deterrent. However, Travis Hirshi, in his contentions, believes there are other factors beyond punishment that are responsible for conformity. Review your primary text, and watch The Social Bond Theory video, which provides examples of the four elements of the theory (Siegel, 2015; Hiemstra, 2013). In your paper,
1. Explain Travis Hirschi's social bonding theory.
2. Describe the four elements of social bonding theory.
3. Discuss how the social bonding theory affects conformity in America.
4. Discuss the relationship between social bonding theory and the various sociological schools of crime causation.
Your paper must
Be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Text
Siegel, L. J. (2015). Criminology: The core (5th ed.).
Chapter: Social Process Theories
Multimedia
Hiemstra, A. [Adison Hiemstra]. (2013, April 3). The social bond theory
This video discusses Travis Hirschi's social bonding theory and provides examples of the four elements of the theory (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief). This video supports this week's assignment, "Social Bonding Theory."
Worley, R. [Robert Worley]. (2011, November 4). Control theories of crime.mp4
This video discusses the various styles of control theories currently in use in criminology today. This video supports this week's discussion, "Control Theories versus Criminological Theories" and the assignment, "Social Bonding Theory."