In Durkheims theory, what does re-affirming the boundaries mean?
When someone breaks the law, the resulting court sentence and publicity re-affirms the existing values.
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What is the negative aspect of Durkheims theory?
Crime can weaken the adherence to the collective conscience and therefore freed from its social control. People start looking for their own needs this is is anomie
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According to Hirschi, what are the 4 crucial bonds that binds us together?
Attachment, commitment, involvement, belief.
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Overall, what is Mertons theory?
Crime is evidence for a poor fit between socially accepted goals and the socially acceptable means of achieving these goals.
According to Merton what is the common goal for all of society?
Economic and material wealth.
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According to Merton , what is the common means to achieve this goal?
Hardwork and educational achievement
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What is the negative aspect of Durkheims theory?
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Crime can weaken the adherence to the collective conscience and therefore freed from its social control. People start looking for their own needs this is is anomie
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According to Hirschi, what are the 4 crucial bonds that binds us together?
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