The Theory Of Social Control Theory - 1668 Words

Introduction History Socialization is the relationship people have to important social processes, which includes education, family and peer relations (Siegel, 2015). Proper socialization leads to conformity, while improper socialization leads to nonconformity. Both theories are traced from the Sociological Criminology. Sociological Criminology was developed by Emile Durkheim in which he thought crime had a relation to social and environmental factors. According to Siegel (2105), â€Å"Durkheim thought that crime was normal because it is virtually impossible to imagine a society in which criminal behavior is absent† (p.11). Social control is a sub theory of Social process theory. Social process theory focuses its attention on†¦show more content†¦Second is a commitment, meaning that a lack of commitment towards morels and social laws can lead to deviant behavior. Third bond that must be made is involvement. Hirschi believed that an individual who participated in posit ive activities would not have the time to commit criminal acts. The fourth and final bond that must be made is belief. When a person does not live in an area that holds the same values or when they believes the law is unfair, one tends to rebel and commit criminal acts. All individuals are potential law violators but there are ways to help lessen that potential. Individuals who are kept under control by relationships with friends, family, education and employment can help lead to a happy and healthy lifestyle. The social control theory explains the possibilities on preventing delinquency behavior. If young people have strong and positive attachments towards parents, teachers and friends, it helps them experience a happier lifestyle (Siegel, 2015). Love, care and respect youth hold for parents are quite strong, therefore they don’t want to hurt or disappoint their loved ones. The commitment to education, careers and family is also important because they have too much to lose if they get involved in criminal behaviors. Being involved in productive activities such as participating in after school programs can limit their time to engage in bad