Functionalists - Paragraph two Flashcards by Zara James

Q

Merton’s strain theory

A

People engage in deviant behaviour when they are unable to meet socially approved goals
5 different types of adaptations - Example: Innovation - accept the goals but reject the legitimate means

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Evidence

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Al Capone

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Cohen

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Status Frustration theory - deviance occurs when someone cannot meet the expectations placed upon them

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AO3

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Assumes everyone has the same goal of money success - could be revenge

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Evidence

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Samson Price stabbed a man between 15 and 20 times as he believed he was responsible for his sons murder - 2023 - ITVX

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Marxists

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It ignores the power of the ruling class

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