How is social control theory different from other sociological theories? How does social control theory explain the existence of organized crime?
What will be an ideal response?
Social control theorists argue that the relevant question is not, "Why do persons become involved in crime, organized or otherwise?" but rather, "Why do most persons conform to societal norms?"
According to social control theorists, "delinquent acts result when an individual's bond to society is weak or broken" (Hirschi 1969: 16). The strength of this bond is determined by external and internal restraints. In other words, external and internal restraints determine whether we move in the direction of crime or of law-abiding behavior.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A.Escobedo v. Illinois B.Whren v. United States C.Mapp v. Ohio D.Tennessee v. Garner
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The incident command function can be conducted in two general ways: through a single incident commander and through a Unified Command.
a. true b. false