Functionalism on Negative Crime and Deviance Functions: Uncertainty over Norms and Values Flashcards
1
Q
Who said the value consensus of society is weakened in times of change?
A
Durkheim
2
Q
What does a weakened value consensus pose a threat to?
A
Social stability
3
Q
What is it called when many people in society do not know what norms and values to follow?
A
Anomie
4
Q
What does it mean if people do not follow the value consensus?
A
They start to act in selfish ways
5
Q
What might happen if people act in selfish ways?
A
Crime will increase
6
Q
Name a recent period of time where society greatly changed
A
Covid-19 Lockdowns
7
Q
Name 2 laws people broke during the Lockdowns
A
Going out for more than 1 hour, not wearing masks
