Subcultural strain theories 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologyCrime and devianceA2/A-levelAQA Created by: MiaCCreated on: 16-06-15 11:33 What do subcultural strain theories build on? Merton and strain theory 1 of 21 But what do subcultural strain theories also do to Merton's theory? Become critical of him. 2 of 21 Who is the sociologist for subcultural strain theory? Cohen 3 of 21 What do subcultural strain theories see crime and deviance as being a part of? Deviant subcultures 4 of 21 What do the people in subcultural strain theories create? An alternative opportunity structure 5 of 21 why do they create alternative opportunity structures? Because they have been failed by the legitimate opportunity structure 6 of 21 What status do they need? Win status 7 of 21 How does cohen agree with merton? He suggests that deviance is largely lower class. 8 of 21 Why do they suggest it is mainly the lower class who are deviant? Because of their inability to achieve socially stressed goals 9 of 21 Cohen criticises merton firstly by suggesting what? Deviance can be a selective subcultural response 10 of 21 Cohen criticises merton by suggesting that some crimes are a way of winning what? Status rather than having an economic motive 11 of 21 Not everybody is indoctrinated by what? Consumerism 12 of 21 Who is the sociologist for indoctrination? Althausser 13 of 21 What are delinquent acts performed due to? Status Frustration 14 of 21 What is the motive of delinquent acts? To gain status 15 of 21 What are three characteristics of people who are delinquent? Put into lower streams at school, live in deprived areas and have little chance of a good job. 16 of 21 What is the key influence for delinquent boys in particular? Schools 17 of 21 Who is the sociologist for streaming? Ball 18 of 21 What do delinquent boys fulfill? The self fulfilling prophecy 19 of 21 They don't do what to norms? Conform to the norms 20 of 21 What do the delinquent boys achieve from being deviant? Win status 21 of 21
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