Hirschi’s Social Bonds Theory

• Hirschi believes there are bonds in society that keep us from deviating. He believes we have animalistic impulses since we capable of committing crimes to those we don’t bond with.
• If bonds are weak or broken we are more likely to deviate and if bonds are strong we are more likely to conform.
• The Bonds

  • Attachment - exhibit more care and respect if attached
  • Commitment - committed to a normal lifestyle so can’t risk committing crimes
  • Involvement - means you have less time to commit crime
  • Beliefs - we are socialised to obey