Functionalism- Matza Flashcards
1
Q
Subterranean values
A
Values based on enjoying ones self and acting in the moment
People who commit these crimes often try to justify them
2
Q
Techniques of neutralisation
A
Individuals convince themselves that they have a valid excuse for committing such a crime
3
Q
Denial of responsibility
A
Following the crowd etc
4
Q
Denial of injury
A
Nobody got hurt
5
Q
Denial of vocation
A
They had it coming or deserved it
6
Q
Appeal for higher loyalties
A
Responsibilities to family for example putting food on the table
7
Q
Condemning condemners
A
Blaming the police
Example- racism
8
Q
Drift
A
Young people don’t plan to commit crimes but drift into them
People may drift because of marginalisation and spend a lot of time waiting for action
