How does Social Bond Theory Explain Tax Fraud?
Words: 874 1349Social bond theory, developed by Travis Hirschi in 1969, is a critical framework within criminology that helps explain why individuals engage in deviant behaviors, including tax fraud. Hirschi's theory posits that the strength of an individual's bonds to society can predict their likelihood of committing crimes. Specifically, it suggests that when these bonds are weak or broken, individuals are more likely to engage in deviant activities, such as tax evasion. This essay explores how social bond theory applies to tax […]