why is crime good for society

Question 1

boundary maintenance + AO3

Answer 1

• crime unites society by reinforcing commitment to shared norms and values
• reinforces social solidarity
• through courtrooms - stigmitises offenders
• discourages others from from rule breaking

ignores how it affects individuals, e.g. victims

Question 2

adaptation and change + AO3

Answer 2

• change starts with an act of deviance
• people should challenge existing norms and values to bring change
• society needs to adapt rather than stagnate

no way of knowing how much crime is the right amount

Question 3

safety valve (davis) + AO3

Answer 3

• releases men’s sexual frustrations without threatening the traditional nuclear family
• prevents more serious crime
• pornography prevents adultery

patriarchal, only prostitution due to women being economically deprived

Question 4

warning light (cohen) + AO3

Answer 4

• indicates when an institution is malfunctioning
• informs society that change needs to happen

powerful groups imposing their values on society, not reflecting the whole population