Lecture 5: Functionalism #TeamDurkheim Flashcards
What is Durkhiem’s favourite colour?
He has no favourite colour, there’s no function in this.
What are the 2 functions of crime for Durkheim?
1) Boundary marker
2) Facilitates change
What are Durkheim’s 3 types of deviant?
1) Biological
2) Functional rebel
3) Skewed deviant
What is Merton’s theory?
Strain theory, explains crime and deviance in terms of a strain between goals and means
What did Durkheim ignore when researching crime?
He ignored the power of bourgeoisie to make the values, so how can a boundary marker be made?
Who are the subcultural theorists of crime?
Cohen, Cloward & Ohlin , Miller and underclass
How did David Matza criticise structural and subcultural theories of crime?
He said they: make defiance distinctive , over predicts deviance and undermines idea of freedom of choice.m
