Orher Positive Functions

Polsky sees pornography and prostitution as able to ‘channel’ men's sexual desire as a ___________ away from other alternatives

Safety valve

For example, adultery poses a risk to the…

Nuclear family

Cohen believes crime acts as a warning that something is not…

Functioning properly in society

For example, high truancy rates would warn us that the…

Education system is not functioning properly

Erikson believes the true role of the police is to…

Sustain a certain level of crime

Functionalists believe that societies also manage and _______________ rather than eliminate it completely

Regulate some deviance

Eg. Demonstrations and festivals like Parklife and carnivals may be a way of allowing young people to…

Express themselves in a relatively controlled environment