functionalism sociologists Flashcards
1
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Durkheim ?
A
-crime can strengthen collective values, enables social change
-acts as a warning device
2
Q
merton
A
-strain theory
-not being able to meet shared goals of society due to blocked opportunities
-leads to crime
3
Q
s.cohen ?
A
-status frustration
-lead to a formation of delinquent subcultures with alternative status hierarchies
-explains non utilitarian crimes
4
Q
Miller ?
A
-criticise cohen
argues WIC boys were never subscribed to mainstream values
5
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cloward and ohlin ?
A
-unequal access to illegitimate opportunities
-three types of subcultures retreatists, conflict and criminal
