Durkheim's functions of deviance and Hirschi's social control theory

What this note covers

1. Durkheim: deviance as a normal, even useful, feature of society
2. Applying Durkheim's four functions to a single case
3. Hirschi's social control theory: why do most people conform?
4. Worked example: a weakening social bond
5. Comparing Durkheim and Hirschi: two functionalist-family theories, two questions
6. Common evaluative points examiners reward
7. How these theories are examined and what separates a top response

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