Sociological Theories

Question 1

Describe functionalism

Answer 1

Beneficial for society to function
Due to inadequate socialisation
Reaffirming boundaries, social change, safety valve, warning light

Question 2

Describe Marxism

Answer 2

Capitalist economic society
Crime = inevitable because capitalism is criminology-genic
Inequality - frustration
Crime to survive
Consumerism - theft of goods
Ruling class greed - corporate crimes

Question 3

Describe labelling

Answer 3

Control over institutions
CJS typifications
No act is criminal - due to labels
Rejected from society - internalise labels - become criminal - master label

Question 4

Describe left realism

Answer 4

LEA AND YOUNG
Relative deprivation - theft
Poverty and victimise the disadvantaged
Soloution = fairer society

Question 5

Describe right realism

Answer 5

MURRAY
inadequate socialisation
Rational choice theory
Underclass
Soloution = Control and tough punishments