Control theories versus criminological theories

In Chapter 7 of the primary text, Siegel (2015) discusses social control theories, specifically Travis Hirschi’s social bonding theory (1969). Critique the distinct differences between control theories and criminological theories, critique the major components of the various biological schools of crime causation, and discuss the differences between social control theories and criminological theories.

Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length. Support your contentions with citations from the text and/or other scholarly sources. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.

Text

Siegel, L. J. (2015). Criminology: The core (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/

• Chapter 7: Social Process Theories

Multimedia

Hiemstra, A. [Adison Hiemstra]. (2013, April 3). The social bond theory (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs9AaITvt3I

• 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.”
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Worley, R. [Robert Worley]. (2011, November 4). Control theories of crime.mp4 (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/pvwd8R5_OGs

• 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."
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