crime acts as a warning function

Question 1

what

Answer 1

cohen — function of deviance is to signal there is a breakdown in norms and values within society

Question 2

how

Answer 2

in society - if a breakdown of norms and values within an area leading to an increase in crime - alerts agents of social control eg police or government - the need for intervention

Question 3

why

Answer 3

in terms of an institution - like more in truancy in society signals a warning - an increase in deviance - warning there are problems in the system - policy

Question 4

impact

Answer 4

lets policy makers know they need to make appropriate changes to keep the balance

Question 5

example

Answer 5

more truancy in schools

Question 6

strength

Answer 6

this demonstrates that role of deviance - positive functions and can lead to restoring the norms and values

Question 7

limitation

Answer 7

the warning function that crime may perform - not as intentional function of the criminal or the act itself