unit 4- sociological theories and evaluation Flashcards
whats the definition of socialisation
the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
whats the definition of capitalism
an economic & political system in which a countries trade and industry are controlled by private owns for profit
whats the definition of oppression
prolonged cruel of unjust treatment or exercise of authority
whats the definition of exploitation
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
whats the definition of stereotyping
a widely held but fixed and over simplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
whats the definition of moral panic
an instance of public anxiety or alarm in response to a problem regarded as threatening. it is the moral standards of society
whats the definition of conservatism
commitment to traditional values and idea with opposition to change
whats the definition of liberalism
the holding of the liberal views
whats the definition of utilitarian and non utilitarian crime
utilitarian crime are things such as fraud and money laundering. non utilitarian crimes are vandalism and property crime
whats the definition of relative deprivation
the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in society
what are 3 examples of functions that family have on social institutions
- support, primary socialisation
- it gives people something to focus on
- may want to make them proud
what are 3 examples of functions that workplace have on social institutions
- earn money so you can provide
- people may enjoy their jobs
- tax helps society
what are 3 examples of functions that criminal justice system have on social institutions
- shows people what not to do
- gives society rules to abide by
- shows whats right and wrong
what are 3 examples of functions that education have on social institutions
- everyday life skills, get qualifications
- to teach people so they can get aspire to be something
- teach what you shouldn’t do
what are 3 examples of functions that health care have on social institutions
- to look after people
- better quality of life
- to look after people
what are 3 examples of functions that religion have on social institutions
- gives people belief in life and how life should be led
- gives people guidance as they believe
- rules and regulations to follow
why does society need crime
without crime many people would have no jobs. also crime may reform the person to be a better person and help others who are likely to go down that path.
what are the 3 ways functionalism as a sociological theory and how it links to crime
- believe that society works has a structure
- society made up of different parts that help the overall system work
- people get on and work together because there is an agreement with right and wrong in society, agree on values of culture.
what are the three essential functions that crime provides society, according to Durkheim
- responding to deviancy promotes social solidarity
- responding to deviancy maintains social boundaries and affirms cultural values
- deviancy encourages social change
summaries the function ‘responding to deviancy promotes social solidarity’ and provide an example
it emphasises the interdependence between individuals in society, which allows individual to feel that they can enhance the lives of others. when people break the law but society is the victim, it then brings society together
what is an example that proves the responding to deviancy promotes social solidarity
bank robberies, they all work individually but all as a team to get the same results
summarise the function ‘ responding to deviancy maintains social boundaries and affirm cultural values
established social rules that are considered typical because most people in society agree that they are reasonable ways to live. the ways society maintains distinction between themselves and others. crime is linked to morality, it reinforces boundaries of society
what is an example that proves the responding to deviancy maintains social boundaries and affirms cultural values
vandalism and anti social behaviour as majority of people agree vandalism is bad and don’t do it
summarise the function ‘deviancy encourages social change’
refers to any significant alteration overtime in behaviour patterns and cultural values and norms by significant alteration, sociologist mean changes yielding profound social consequences, deviance helps society to evolve
