Functionalist view of crime and deviance

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the Functionalist view of crime?

Answer 1

The primary focus is on how crime and deviance contribute to the stability and functioning of society.

Question 2

True or False: Functionalists believe that all crime is harmful to society.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

According to Functionalists, what positive function can crime serve?

Answer 3

Crime can promote social change and reinforce social norms.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: According to Functionalism, crime can lead to __________ in society.

Answer 4

social cohesion

Question 5

What term describes the process by which society reacts to crime and reinforces norms?

Answer 5

social control

Question 6

Which Functionalist sociologist is known for his work on the functions of deviance?

Answer 6

Emile Durkheim

Question 7

True or False: Functionalists view deviance as entirely negative.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What concept refers to the idea that a certain amount of crime is necessary for a healthy society?

Answer 8

anomie

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of crime according to Functionalism? A) Reinforcing norms B) Promoting social change C) Causing societal breakdown D) Clarifying moral boundaries

Answer 9

C) Causing societal breakdown

Question 10

What does Durkheim mean by ‘collective conscience’?

Answer 10

The set of shared beliefs, values, and norms that bind a society together.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Functionalists argue that deviance is a natural part of __________.

Answer 11

society

Question 12

What is the term for the social mechanisms that regulate individual behavior in society?

Answer 12

social control mechanisms

Question 13

True or False: Functionalism suggests that some deviance can help clarify moral boundaries.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is one criticism of the Functionalist view of crime?

Answer 14

It tends to overlook the ways in which crime can be a result of social inequality.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key premise of Functionalism regarding crime? A) Crime is always harmful B) Crime can serve a purpose in society C) Crime is solely a result of individual pathology D) Crime is a symptom of moral decay

Answer 15

B) Crime can serve a purpose in society

Question 16

What role does ‘punishment’ play in the Functionalist perspective of crime?

Answer 16

Punishment serves to reaffirm societal norms and deter future deviance.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Functionalist theorists argue that deviance is essential for __________ in society.

Answer 17

social order

Question 18

What is the term used to describe the breakdown of social norms, which can lead to increased deviance?

Answer 18

anomie

Question 19

True or False: Functionalists believe that all forms of deviance are equally beneficial to society.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the significance of ‘moral boundaries’ in the Functionalist view?

Answer 20

Moral boundaries help define acceptable behavior and reinforce social cohesion.