Sociological Theories

Question 1

Durkheims functionalist theory

Answer 1

Suggests crime performs diffrent functions for society.
Saw that crime had both positive and negative effects on society as it alternated the value consensus of social Norms and values.
Crime is a reflection both of changing norms and values in society and the decline of social norms.
Too much crime in society could cause social breakdown, too little could cause society to sagnate.
Anomie - norms + values are weak