Durkheim functionalist theory

Question 1

2 tyoes of punishment

Answer 1

formal and informal

Question 2

what is formal and informal punishment

Answer 2

formal=
informal=

Question 3

what are the three functions of crime

Answer 3

boundary maintaince
adaption for change

Question 4

summarise boundary maintenance

Answer 4

crime produces a reaction from society
this reaction unites society
condemns wrongdoers
ie) courtroom publicly shame people, thus prevents people from wanting to go through that shame

Question 5

summarise adaption for change

Answer 5

In order to spread new ideas,values and ways of living. we need social change.
acts of deviance cause long term change
too MUCH =tears societies bonds
too LITTLE=society is too controlled

Question 6

who outlines other functions of crime

Answer 6

Davis- prostitution as a safety valve
Polsky-safety channels (porn) are alternative for harm and adultery
Cohen-a warning society is failing to function properly
Erikson-deviance performs social functions may increase and promote deviance

Question 7

Eval of Durkheim (strengths)

Answer 7

+useful purpose of crime
+emphasises the Sociological expl for crime, rather than psychological
+avoids bio/psych expl or theories that ref to ppl a sick ppl
+provides reason for unhealthy levels of crime which can be altered by social engineering

Question 8

Eval of Durkheim(limitations)

Answer 8

-overemphasis on the degree of consensus in society
-doesn’t state “right amount of crime”
-assume harmony~>the law doesn’t not have interest if the majority~>ignores issue of power(marxist perspective)