Subculturalism

Question 1

Who are the 2 main subcultural theorists?

Answer 1

Cohen and Cloward&Ohlin.

Question 2

What was the basis of Cohen’s theory?

Answer 2

Most youth crime is motivated by a desire to achieve status. Many w/c youths are viewed as having lower status in mainstream society, so they turn to crime as a way of gaining it.

Question 3

What is Cohen’s theory otherwise known as?

Answer 3

Status Frustration Theory.

Question 4

What are the 3 steps within Cohens theory?

Answer 4

Inadequate socialisation by parents
Poor schooling experience
Status Frustration

Question 5

What did Cohen mean by ‘inadequate socialisation by parents’?

Answer 5

W/c parents have a tendency to not value school. Thus,children are socialised to have the same opinion. They’re also taught a restricted language code which leads to poor performance in school

Question 6

What did Cohen mean by ‘poor schooling experience’?

Answer 6

Due to socialisation, w/c children struggle in school and are often negatively labelled by teachers.