Topic 1 Theorists Flashcards
1
Q
Which functionalist believes crime is inevitable and positive?
A
Durkheim
2
Q
Which functionalist believes prostitution is a positive crime?
A
Davis
3
Q
Criticise the idea that crime is positive and inevitable
A
Erikson argues if crime and deviance perform positive functions, then perhaps society is organised in such a way to promote deviance.
4
Q
Who developed strain theory
A
Merton
5
Q
Who produced the idea of status frustration?
A
Cohen
6
Q
Who produced the idea of illegitimate opportunity structures?
A
Cloward and Ohlin
7
Q
Criticise the strain theory.
A
Assumes that everyone starts off with mainstream goals Miller argues w/c are separate from the mainstream
