Deviant Subcultures Flashcards
What are delinquent subcultures?
Deviant behaviour e.g. vandalism, joyriding - may not necessarily be criminal. E.g. ‘hanging around’ in large groups.
What are criminal subcultures?
Subcultures that partake in criminal activities. E.g. drug-dealing, burglary, etc.
What are gangs?
May be a criminal or delinquent group, or a mix of both.
What are spectacular youth subcultures?
Mods, punks, hippies, etc.
What are anti-school subcultures?
Against values and norms of school - not necessarily anti-education.
What are the five deviant youth subcultures?
Delinquent, criminal, gangs, spectacular youth subcultures, anti-school subcultures.
Which social class is more likely to be involved in crime?
The working-class
Which social class is more involved in taking drugs?
The middle-class
True or false? 80% of youth offenders are female.
False. They are male.
What is the peak age for offending males?
18
What is the peak age for offending females?
15
What is one reason for young black men having the highest rate of crime?
Black people are far more likely to be stopped and searched or arrested.
Between 1992 and 2004 the youth crime rate has fell by x%?
20%
What is Merton’s ‘Strain Theory’?
A strain between the goals of society and what they are able to achieve means people turn to crime.
What is Cohen’s ‘Status Frustration’?
Working-class boys feel inferior at school so turn to crime to get ‘status’.
