Functionalist Theory - Crime & Deviance Flashcards
1
Q
Why does Durkheim believe that crime is inevitable?
A
Crime is an element of a healthy society and performs some positive functions
2
Q
Why shouldn’t the collective consensus be too strong?
A
If society’s collective norms and values are too similar and the collective consensus is too strong, crime and deviance may not happen and could cause society to collapse.
3
Q
How does crime reinforce the collective consensus?
A
It reminds people of the boundaries that the law upholds preventing others from performing similar acts.
it also creates a sense of social solidarity, meaning those who have not committed a crime are
