Social Control Theory and The Shawshank Redemption Movie
Can a movie about prison inmates’ journey to freedom illuminate a critical criminology theory? The movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) can provide an interesting case study for exploring the implications of social control theory in criminology. Social control theory posits that bonds that tie individuals to their societies and communities prevent them from engaging in ... Read More
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