functionalism functions of crime Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
boundary maintenance
A
reinforces commitment to shared norms and values discourages others from committing same crime
2
Q
adaptation to change
A
durkheim argues all change starts from an act of deviance eg Natasha’s law
3
Q
safety valve
A
crime realises men’s sexual frustration eg through porn and prostitution
4
Q
warning light
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Cohen - sometimes increase in crime can indicate that there’s a need for change eg truancy in school
