Theories Flashcards
(47 cards)
Functionalism
Organic Analogy
Durkheim
Functional/ Inevitable/ Normal
Merton
Strain between American Dream and reality
Hirschi
Control theory- 4 social bonds
Functional Subcultural Theories
Alternate norms and values
Cohen
Status frustration
Cloward and Ohlin
Illegitimate Opportunity Structures
Miller
Focal Concerns- alternative culture of the w/c
Marxist Subcultural Theories
How Proletariat cope with alienation
BCCCS
Subcultures- magical solution
Interactionism
Impact of labelling
Becker
Labelling and Master Status
Lemert
Secondary deviance and self fulfilling prophecy
Goffmann
Power of mentally ill as a label
Matza
Drift in and out of deviance due to value given to label
Marxism
Bourgeoisie oppress the Proletariat
Gordon
Capitalism= criminogenic
Chamberliss
Property laws protect the Bourgeoisie
Snider
Laws passed enable capitalism to thrive
Reiman
Selective law enforcement
Pearce
Health and safety laws really benefit the Bourgeoisie
Corporate Crime
Ignored in crime statistics
Passas
Strain to make profit
Box
Criminogenic capitalism makes criminals of everyone