Sociological Theories

Question 1

Lower class individuals feel they do not have the same opportunities as others (higher class), and may resort to crimes to achieve these.

Answer 1

Merton’s Strain Theory

Question 2

Suggests that crime and deviance are inevitable and are beneficial for society / crime holds a function

Answer 2

Functionalism

Question 3

Following the ideas of Karl Marx. Society is split into two distinct parts representing upper classes and lowr classes. People with this way of thinking believe that the only way to solve crime is by establishing a socialist society.

Answer 3

Marxism

Question 4

What are the two sections of society believed in by Marxists

Answer 4

Proleteriat (lower) and bourgeoisie (middle to upper)

Question 5

Which theorist created the labelling theory?

Answer 5

Edwin Lembert

Question 6

The individual’s initial act of deviance

Answer 6

Primary Deviance

Question 7

Deviant behaviour that is a reaction to societies rejection

Answer 7

Secondary Deviance

Question 8

Crime is a response to the social conditions of the disadvantages in society and focus on social class

Answer 8

Radical Criminology