Durkheim's Theory

According to Durkheim, what is crime considered to be in a healthy society?

• A rare occurrence

• A normal, integral part

• A sign of failure

• A temporary issue

What is "Boundary Maintenance" in Durkheim's theory?

• Encouraging crime

• Ignoring crime

• Punishment

• Rewarding crime

What does "Adaptation and Change" refer to in Durkheim's components?

• Maintaining the status quo

• Changing norms and values

• Ignoring societal needs

• Preventing change

How does crime contribute to "Social Cohesion" according to Durkheim?

• By dividing society

• By weakening bonds

• By strengthening bonds

• By isolating individuals

What is a negative effect of high crime rates in society?

• Increased social order

• Strengthened community bonds

• Loss of connection to society

• Improved moral values

What term does Durkheim use to describe instability in society from a lack of shared norms?

• Anomie

• Harmony

• Unity

• Stability

What does Durkheim suggest about crime rates that are too low?

• They are ideal

• They cause dysfunction

• They strengthen society

• They are irrelevant

What is a criticism of Durkheim's theory?

• It provides explicit explanations for all crimes.

• It is easy to link moral crimes to his theory.

• It lacks public interest.

• It offers a general overview without specific explanations.

What does Parsons (1950) support in relation to Durkheim's theory?

• Individuals should not be socialized.

• Non-deviant values should be accepted.

• Laws should be ignored.

• Deviant behavior should be encouraged.

What does Hirschi (1969) acknowledge about people's commitments?

• They have no impact on society.

• They encourage people to break laws.

• They help people abide by set norms and laws.

• They are irrelevant to community beliefs.