Sociologists Flashcards
1
Q
Who talks about positive functions of crime and what crime do they use?
A
Durkheim- says that prostitution can be used as a safety value for men’s sexual frustrations without threatening the monogamous nuclear family
2
Q
What are the three causes of crime
A
- Biological differences
- Inadequate socialisation and the under class
- rational choice to offend
3
Q
How do Marxists see crime and class as related
A
The ruling class exploits its workers (low pay) which causes them to commit on the street crime
4
Q
What interactionist talks about the labelling theory
A
Howard becker
5
Q
What example does stan cohen use to explain moral panic
A
He uses the mods and rockers and how the media amplified the fights that we’re done in clackton and Brighton
