This document summarizes and compares Hirschi's social control theory and cultural deviance theory as explanations for deviant behavior. It outlines the key elements of each theory, including the social bonds and relationships emphasized by social control theory and the influence of subculture and environment highlighted by cultural deviance theory. The document argues that cultural deviance theory may better explain why individuals engage in different deviant acts and why social bonds can vary, making it a more powerful framework than social control theory.