Crime And Deviance Flashcards
1
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Broken window theory
A
The idea that low level crime is a sign that greater crime will be tolerated
2
Q
Warning sign
A
Crime is a sign of greater problems in society
3
Q
Strain theory
A
People cannot succeed through normal means so turn to crime
4
Q
Labelling theory
A
Primary deviance
Secondary deviance
Master status
Deviance amplification
5
Q
Asbo
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Anti-Social behaviour order
6
Q
Vertigo of late modernity
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Extreme anomie
7
Q
Crime as edgework
A
Crime is done for thrills
