Durkheim and Merton

Durkheim suggests that crime is __________ as there will always be individuals who behave in a deviant way in society.

What does the term 'anomie' refer to?

• A situation where where shared norms become weakened.

• A situation where where shared norms become strengthened.

• Reinforcing boundaries between people in society.

• Social change.

Which positive function of crime does the image refer to?

Which positive function of crime does the image refer to?

Crime reinforces the boundaries between what is right and wrong in society. It unites people together.

• Safety Valve

• Warning Light

• Social Change

• Boundary Maintenance

Provides and outlet for deviant behaviour. For example, Davis argues that prostitution acts to release men’s sexual frustrations without threatening the nuclear family. 

• Safety Valve

• Warning Light

• Social Change

• Boundary Maintenance

The London 2011 riots indicated that there were issues of racism within the police force. Which positive function would this be?

• Safety Valve

• Warning Light

• Social Change

• Boundary maintenance

Explain a limitation of Durkheim's theory.

Merton argues that crime is a result of people being socialised to expect success, but not achieving this success due to limited _____________.

Which adaption to strain does the image refer to?