functionalist - criminal behaviour can lead to adaptation and social change

Question 1

sociologist

Answer 1

Durkheim - need the correct valence of crime and deviance to maintain a healthy society

too little is bad - social control is too strong - repressing and controlling members too much

too much is bad - the fabric of society is threatened - tear the bonds of society apart - makes anomie

Question 2

ao1

Answer 2

social change starts with deviance

people with new ideas, values or ways of living - important that they have the ability to express their views

allows to challenge the existing value system - may be seen as deviance however over time would make social change

Question 3

ao3

Answer 3

Durkheim - didn’t quantify what level of crime is necessary to perform the positive function of society

Positive social change can’t always happen with deviance - creates conflict