Control Theory

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(00:00 - 02:04) Social Control Theory: The Basics

(02:05 - 02:42) 4 Types of Social Control: Attachment

(02:43 - 03:28) 4 Types of Social Control: Opportunity/Commitment

(03:29 - 04:06) 4 Types of Social Control: Involvement

(04:07 - 05:37) 4 Types of Social Control: Belief

(05:38 - 07:01) How Control Operates

(07:02 - 08:53) Example: Birth Control and the Catholic Church

Terms to Know

Control Theory: A sociological theory of deviance that argues that our social ties, connections, opportunities, and involvement in society, control and restrain our propensities towards deviance.
Travis Hirschi: An influential criminologist who made important contributions to the development of control theory.

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