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AU The Origins of Control Theory Criminology Discussion

 

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Chapter 5: Society as Insulation: The Origins of Control Theory

Discussion Theory/Questions

Directions: Please answer the following two questions.

Why are people able to commit crime according to Sykes and Matza’s? Look in the crime news section of any news media and find examples of each of their techniques of neutralization.

Describe the various types of control that are presented in this chapter. How are these controls similar? Different? Which do you believe is the most related to criminal behavior and why?