Theories of crime (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What did Durkheim say industrialisation led to?
What did Durkheim say industrialisation led to?
Anomie where social norms become unclear
According to Durkheim, what is the main purpose of punishment resulting from crime?
According to Durkheim, what is the main purpose of punishment resulting from crime?
Reaffirm society's rules & solidarity
Which example illustrates Durkheim's 'adaptation change' function of crime?
Which example illustrates Durkheim's 'adaptation change' function of crime?
Martin Luther King in 1964
What is an example of crime as a 'warning device' according to functionalists?
What is an example of crime as a 'warning device' according to functionalists?
Knife crime campaigns
In Merton's strain theory, what describes 'innovators'?
In Merton's strain theory, what describes 'innovators'?
No means but have goals, turn to crime
Which class are Merton's 'ritualists' typically from?
Which class are Merton's 'ritualists' typically from?
Lower middle class
According to Savelsberg, by what % did crime rise in post-communist countries?
According to Savelsberg, by what % did crime rise in post-communist countries?
69%
What type of crime does Merton's theory ignore according to critics?
What type of crime does Merton's theory ignore according to critics?
Non-utilitarian crime like vandalism
On what two grounds does Cohen criticise Merton's explanation of deviance?
On what two grounds does Cohen criticise Merton's explanation of deviance?
Individual response & utilitarian focus
How long did Paul Willis spend observing lads in school in his 1977 study?
How long did Paul Willis spend observing lads in school in his 1977 study?
18 months
What characterises Cloward & Ohlin's 'retreatist subculture'?
What characterises Cloward & Ohlin's 'retreatist subculture'?
Double failure, turn to illegal drugs
What do Marxists mean by 'selective enforcement' in the criminal justice system?
What do Marxists mean by 'selective enforcement' in the criminal justice system?
W/c more punished, white-collar ignored
Why do Marxists argue capitalism is 'criminogenic'?
Why do Marxists argue capitalism is 'criminogenic'?
Creates poverty by exploiting w/c