Functionalism on Positive Crime and Deviance Functions: Crime as a safety valve Flashcards
Who says crime acts as a safety valve?
Davis
How does crime act as a safety valve in relation to serious crimes?
It prevents more serious crimes from being committed
How does crime act as a safety valve in relation to the family?
It prevents families from being disrupted
What did Davis claim?
There was a conflict between a mans sexual satisfaction and society forcing restrictions of sex from their partner in marriage
What does Davis believe can be functional due to his argument?
Prostitution
Why does Davis argue Prostitution is functional?
Because it provides sexual satisfaction without threatening the structure of the family
Which familial structure do Functionalists argue is essential in society?
Nuclear family
Why do Functionalists think the Nuclear Family structure is the best?
It is the most efficient to teach children the appropriate norms and values of society
What does Polsky argue?
Watching explicit sexual videos controls desires in a way that prevents cheating in a partnership
