men and crime Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what idea did Walter + Miller come up with to do with working-class boys?
A
focal concerns
2
Q
what is the concept of focal concerns?
A
working-class boys socialised into certain values which made them more likely than others to engage in deviant behaviour.
3
Q
what is one example of these types of concerns?
A
excitement –> they seek out excitement (particularly when not at work)
4
Q
how can this concern lead to crime
A
may help increase chances of committing non-utilitarian crime
