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Criminology Unit 4 - Forms of Social Control: Internal and External
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External Forms of Social Control
This page focuses on external forms of social control in criminology. External controls involve social agencies and institutions that shape behavior through rewards and punishments.
Key agencies of social control include: • Family • Education system • Police • Criminal justice system
Highlight: External social controls use rewards for conformity and punishments for those who deviate from norms.
The criminal justice system plays a significant role in external social control:
• Judges and magistrates have the power to bail, remand, and sentence offenders • The prison service detains and punishes prisoners • Police have authority to stop, search, arrest, and charge suspects • The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decides whether to prosecute in court
Vocabulary: Coercion involves the use or threat of force to make someone comply with social norms.
Coercion can be physical (e.g., imprisonment) or non-violent (e.g., boycotts, strikes).
Deterrence and Control Theory
This page explores deterrence as a form of social control and introduces control theory in criminology.
Deterrence uses the threat of punishment to prevent crime and has two key assumptions:
- Individual deterrence: Punishment deters offenders from committing future crimes
- General deterrence: Fear of punishment prevents others from committing similar crimes
Example: "Getting tough on crime" policies like mandatory minimum sentences aim to deter criminal behavior.
Control theory in criminology, developed by Travis Hirschi, examines why people follow the law. It proposes that people conform due to their bonds with society, which include:
• Attachment: Caring about others' opinions • Commitment: Investment in a law-abiding life • Involvement: Participation in legal activities • Belief: Socialization to follow norms
Highlight: Strong social bonds make individuals less likely to engage in criminal behavior.
Example: Youth clubs keep young people busy with legal activities, strengthening their bonds to society.
Parenting and Social Control
This page focuses on the role of parenting in creating social bonds that prevent offending behavior.
Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that low self-control, resulting from poor socialization and inconsistent parenting, is a major factor in delinquency.
Highlight: Lack of parental supervision is an important factor in juvenile delinquency.
To prevent delinquency, parents should:
• Be involved in teenagers' lives and spend time with them • Take an interest in their activities outside of school • Show a strong commitment to their children's well-being
Example: Parents who actively participate in their children's lives help strengthen social bonds and reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior.
The page also mentions Walter Reckless's work, which emphasizes the importance of parenting in social control, though specific details are not provided in the transcript.
Vocabulary: Socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors of their society.
Understanding the role of parenting in social control is crucial for developing effective criminology unit 4 strategies and interventions to prevent juvenile delinquency.
Parenting and Delinquency Prevention
This final section focuses on the role of parenting in social control and delinquency prevention.
Definition: Parental supervision and involvement are crucial factors in preventing juvenile delinquency.
Highlight: Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that low self-control results from poor socialization and inconsistent parenting.
Example: Youth clubs and structured activities help keep young people engaged in legal activities.
Quote: "Parents should be involved in teenagers' lives & spend time with them."
Internal Forms of Social Control
This page introduces the concept of internal forms of social control in criminology. Internal controls come from within an individual and shape behavior through personality, morals, and values.
The superego, proposed by Sigmund Freud, plays a crucial role in internal social control. It represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment and aspirations.
Definition: The superego is part of our personality that acts as the "angel on the shoulder," developing as we grow and keeping the id and ego in check.
Example: Without the superego, behavior would be erratic and compulsive, acting on every thought.
Rational ideology is another form of internal control, guiding behavior through conscience and feelings of guilt or anxiety.
Highlight: Internalization of norms and morals through socialization helps individuals conform to societal expectations.
Tradition and culture also contribute to internal control by teaching family and societal norms.
Example: The belief that Santa won't bring presents to misbehaving children is a form of internal control through socialization.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Criminology Unit 4 - Forms of Social Control: Internal and External
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Internal and external forms of social control in criminology encompass mechanisms that guide societal behavior and conformity. This comprehensive overview explores Sigmund Freud's concepts of id, ego, superego, various control theories, and practical applications in criminal justice.
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External Forms of Social Control
This page focuses on external forms of social control in criminology. External controls involve social agencies and institutions that shape behavior through rewards and punishments.
Key agencies of social control include: • Family • Education system • Police • Criminal justice system
Highlight: External social controls use rewards for conformity and punishments for those who deviate from norms.
The criminal justice system plays a significant role in external social control:
• Judges and magistrates have the power to bail, remand, and sentence offenders • The prison service detains and punishes prisoners • Police have authority to stop, search, arrest, and charge suspects • The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decides whether to prosecute in court
Vocabulary: Coercion involves the use or threat of force to make someone comply with social norms.
Coercion can be physical (e.g., imprisonment) or non-violent (e.g., boycotts, strikes).
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Deterrence and Control Theory
This page explores deterrence as a form of social control and introduces control theory in criminology.
Deterrence uses the threat of punishment to prevent crime and has two key assumptions:
- Individual deterrence: Punishment deters offenders from committing future crimes
- General deterrence: Fear of punishment prevents others from committing similar crimes
Example: "Getting tough on crime" policies like mandatory minimum sentences aim to deter criminal behavior.
Control theory in criminology, developed by Travis Hirschi, examines why people follow the law. It proposes that people conform due to their bonds with society, which include:
• Attachment: Caring about others' opinions • Commitment: Investment in a law-abiding life • Involvement: Participation in legal activities • Belief: Socialization to follow norms
Highlight: Strong social bonds make individuals less likely to engage in criminal behavior.
Example: Youth clubs keep young people busy with legal activities, strengthening their bonds to society.
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Parenting and Social Control
This page focuses on the role of parenting in creating social bonds that prevent offending behavior.
Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that low self-control, resulting from poor socialization and inconsistent parenting, is a major factor in delinquency.
Highlight: Lack of parental supervision is an important factor in juvenile delinquency.
To prevent delinquency, parents should:
• Be involved in teenagers' lives and spend time with them • Take an interest in their activities outside of school • Show a strong commitment to their children's well-being
Example: Parents who actively participate in their children's lives help strengthen social bonds and reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior.
The page also mentions Walter Reckless's work, which emphasizes the importance of parenting in social control, though specific details are not provided in the transcript.
Vocabulary: Socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors of their society.
Understanding the role of parenting in social control is crucial for developing effective criminology unit 4 strategies and interventions to prevent juvenile delinquency.
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Parenting and Delinquency Prevention
This final section focuses on the role of parenting in social control and delinquency prevention.
Definition: Parental supervision and involvement are crucial factors in preventing juvenile delinquency.
Highlight: Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that low self-control results from poor socialization and inconsistent parenting.
Example: Youth clubs and structured activities help keep young people engaged in legal activities.
Quote: "Parents should be involved in teenagers' lives & spend time with them."
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Internal Forms of Social Control
This page introduces the concept of internal forms of social control in criminology. Internal controls come from within an individual and shape behavior through personality, morals, and values.
The superego, proposed by Sigmund Freud, plays a crucial role in internal social control. It represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment and aspirations.
Definition: The superego is part of our personality that acts as the "angel on the shoulder," developing as we grow and keeping the id and ego in check.
Example: Without the superego, behavior would be erratic and compulsive, acting on every thought.
Rational ideology is another form of internal control, guiding behavior through conscience and feelings of guilt or anxiety.
Highlight: Internalization of norms and morals through socialization helps individuals conform to societal expectations.
Tradition and culture also contribute to internal control by teaching family and societal norms.
Example: The belief that Santa won't bring presents to misbehaving children is a form of internal control through socialization.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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