U3L5: Theories Flashcards
what is the strain theory + action that can be taken to prevent crime using this theory?
(Functionalist Perspective)
DEF: Condition in which norms are weak, conflicting or absent which occurs during a period of social change and disorder. Deviance is more likely to occur when a gap exists between cultural goals and the culturally approved means achieving these goals. When denied legitimate access to these goals, some people seek access to deviant means.
PREVENTION: Provide increased access to education, job training, and career opportunities.
what is the control theory + action that can be taken to prevent crime using this theory?
(Functionalist Perspective)
DEF: Social theory consists of conformity to social norms depending on the presence of strong bonds between individuals and society. This theory states that social bonds control the behavior of people.
PREVENTION: Strengthen family bonds and promoting involvement in communities.
what is the differential association theory + action that can be taken to prevent crime using this theory?
(Symbolic Interactionlist)
DEF: Emphasizes the role of primary groups and secondary groups in transmitting deviance. People learn the techniques, motives, rationalizations, and attitudes of deviant behavior from people with whom they associate.
PREVENTION: Promote positive peer associations and strengthen school-based socialization.
what is the labelling theory + action that can be taken to prevent crime using this theory?
(Symbolic Interactionlist)
DEF: suggests that deviance are people who have been successfully labeled as such by others. primary deviance involves any norm or rule-breaking behavior a person engages in. Secondary deviance is behavior that is a reaction to having been labeled a deviant.
PREVENTION: Don’t use stigmatizing labels and be more mindful.
what is the conflict theory + action that can be taken to prevent crime using this theory?
(Conflict Perspective)
DEF: Suggests that the activities of poor and low-income individuals are more likely to be criminals than those people from middle upper income backgrounds.
PREVENTION: address economic inequality and challenge power structures.
