Strengths of Official Crime Statistics: Functionalist Strength Beliefs Flashcards
1
Q
Why do Functionalists believe Official Crime Statistics produce a true picture of crime?
A
Because they measure social facts
2
Q
What did Durkheim believe with social facts?
A
That all sociologists should measure social facts
3
Q
What form of Data do Official Crime Statistics produce?
A
Quantitative Data
4
Q
What does Quantitative data allow Sociologists to do?
A
Measure social facts
5
Q
What is clear in terms of gender with crimes committed?
A
Men commit more crime than women
6
Q
What percentage of prisoners were men in 2020?
A
95%
7
Q
Who gathered the data to see how many men were in prison in 2020?
A
Ministry of Justice
8
Q
What social fact is revealed with the Official Crime Statistics showing more men are in prison than women?
A
Men are more likely to commit crimes
