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The social bond theory, which was introduced and elaborated by Travis Hirschi, attempts to dive deep into the ongoing topic of delinquency in young men. Hirschi takes the research put together by other sociologists, analyzes them, and attempts to try to answer the important questions that surrounding the behavior of delinquency. This research is composed of four main elements that play a role in the psyche of a delinquent when confronted with a decision. Those elements are: attachment,…

Travis Hirschi’s Control Theory states that deviance occurs when a person has no control over their environment; they stray from norms and commit crimes. Travis Hirschi also believe that humans want to belong and that criminals are made when one’s bond to society is abated. Using Hirschi’s Control Theory, crime rate is low in Japan due to conformity being crucial, the publics’ view of prison, and the punishments in prison being harsh. Juvenile delinquency rates are also low; a factor…

Travis Hirschi presented four social bonds that promote socialization and conformity, these four social bonds are: attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief. Hirschi believed that if the four social bonds are implemented properly, the likelihood of delinquency is dramatically decreased. Hirschi applied his theory to a high school in california where approx 4000 students were given a survey analyzing the four social bonds Hirschi presented, the results reflected Hirschi’s theory, suggesting…

Developed by Travis Hirschi, Social Control Theory, gave a clearer picture of what a social bond was. According to Hirschi, individuals are susceptible to committing crime and that the conventional bond that is formed with the individual prevents or reduces their offending. Social bond is characterized by four elements: attachment, involvement, commitment, and belief in regards to committing crime (Williams & McShane, 2014, p.168). Attachment helps create conformity. Involvement entails how much…

In the class, he is a mad scientist, infatuated with the human body and the nature that surrounds him. Outside of the classroom however, he is a savior and a caregiver to all athletes he encounters. Travis Holifield, commonly known as “Doc”, is a science teacher and a sports medicine physician. Holifield’s exceptional love for his jobs has inspired many of his past and present students to study medicine, just like him. Surprisingly, Holifield’s path to becoming a scientist or a sports medicine…

surprise, I came to realize that these men were famous criminologists. Travis Hirschi, Ron Akers, Robert Agnew, and Robert Sampson were discussing their reasons why there is a high violent crime rate in Chicago. Since I could overhear the conversation, I can lay out the dialogue exchange among these men. Most importantly the reasoning, assumptions, empirical validity, weaknesses, and policy implications of each theory. Firstly, Travis Hirschi’s Social Control Theory can explain the high crime…

Criminals come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and different walks of life. There are so many factors that can contribute to a person being the way that they are. Just as there are so many theories that can explain why a person is involved in the life of crime. Many professionals have come up with many different theories throughout the years to help explain what factors could prompt a person to become a criminal. Six different types of criminals could have six different types of theories to explain…

Numerous theorists have explained the causes of crime, the characteristics of a criminal, and the possible policy implementations. The essay will examine the comparison of Travis Hirschi’s theory of social control compared to classical criminology, Durkheim's theory, and Merton’s theory. Social control theory examines delinquency, and how “Delinquent acts result when an individual’s bond to society is weak or broken” (Hirschi, 2014, p. 231). He argues that delinquency is not subjected to one…

characters from books. Travis, from Old Yeller by Fred Gipson, was left in charge of his home for over three months. He fell in love with a willy, yellow dog. Billy, from Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, spent two years saving for a pair of raccoon hunting hounds. He walked barefoot for many miles just to pick up his little pups. These protagonists have many similarities and differences. It is very interesting to look at the similarities between Billy and Travis. Both boys had a dog…

Which Choice Would Lead to Gabby and Travis Having the Happiest Ending? Being torn between two, or even more, choices that may lead to major life changes can cause much stress, frustration, or confusion. In the 267 page book, The Choice by Nicholas Sparks, Gabby and Travis are forced to face two major choices that could change their lives drastically. This book is a romantic, taking place in Beaufort, North Carolina. The theme of this book is that if your heart desires something, you will do…