Functionalism on Positive Crime and Deviance Functions: Evaluation of Crime reaffirming Boundaries Flashcards
1
Q
What would Interactionists argue about this Functionalist analysis of crime point?
A
They are too positive on the idea of crime
2
Q
What do Functionalists ignore with the media in terms of crime?
A
The negative impact of media labelling on specific groups in society for crimes
3
Q
Who studied mods and rockers?
A
Cohen
4
Q
What happened to the mods and rockers once the media labelled them as being deviant?
A
They became folk devils
5
Q
What did it mean if mods and rockers were considered folk devils?
A
They were demonised in society
6
Q
Why was the labelling of being deviant a negative impact for the mods and rockers?
A
It amplified their deviance
