Functionalist theories of crime ad deviance 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyCrime and devianceA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Emily~99Created on: 19-06-17 10:49 Durkheim Crime is inevitable as people are exposed to different circumstances/influences, meaning not everyone can be committed to the same values 1 of 7 Durkheim - Why is it beneficial? Strengthening collective values, enabling social change, 'safety valve', warning 2 of 7 Merton Strain theory: responses = conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism, rebellion 3 of 7 Cohen (1971): Subcultural theory Status frustration = delinquent subculture 4 of 7 Matza (1964): Subcultural theory Most young delinquents aren't committed to delinquent values; they're committed to mainstream values and merely drift in and out of delinquency 5 of 7 Cloward & Ohlin (1960): Subcultural theory 3 working-class delinquent subcultures: criminal, conflict, retreatist 6 of 7 Taylor et al. (1973): Criticism Not everyone is committed to mainstream goals 7 of 7
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