functionalism sociologists

Question 1

Durkheim ?

Answer 1

-crime can strengthen collective values, enables social change
-acts as a warning device

Question 2

merton

Answer 2

-strain theory
-not being able to meet shared goals of society due to blocked opportunities
-leads to crime

Question 3

s.cohen ?

Answer 3

-status frustration
-lead to a formation of delinquent subcultures with alternative status hierarchies
-explains non utilitarian crimes

Question 4

Miller ?

Answer 4

-criticise cohen
argues WIC boys were never subscribed to mainstream values

Question 5

cloward and ohlin ?

Answer 5

-unequal access to illegitimate opportunities
-three types of subcultures retreatists, conflict and criminal