crime and deviance key sociologists

who discuses the functionalist theory on crime

Durkheim

according to Durkheim, why is crime inevitable

• socialisation: not everyone is socialised in the same way

• diversity: people have different norms and values

according to Durkheim, what are the 2 positive functions of crime

• boundary maintenance

• adaption and change

according to Durkheim, what is boundary maintenance

crime causes members to come together to condemn others for their wrong (e.g one love manchester)

according to Durkheim, what is adaption and change

all positive societal change starts with an act of deviance (e.g suffragettes)

who talks about the strain theory

Merton

what does Merton say

everyone wants to achieve the American dream and when they cant they experience a strain

according to Merton, what are the 5 responses to strain

• innovation

• conformity

• ritualism

• retreatism

• rebellion

according to Merton what is conformity

individuals accept societies goals and aim to achieve them legitimately

• adaptation common amongst the m/c who have the oppourtunities to succeed

according to Merton what is innovation

individuals accept y