functionalist theory durkheim

?
what instils the shared culture into its members
socialisation
1 of 8
what mechanism punishes deviance and rewards conformity to ensure correct behaviour
social control
2 of 8
what do functionalists say crime is
inevitable
3 of 8
what does durkheim say modern societies tend towards
anomie
4 of 8
positive function of crime in which a reaction is produced from society and members unite to condmn wrongdoer
boundary maintenance
5 of 8
what always starts with an act of deviance according to durkheim
adaptation and change
6 of 8
what does prostitution act as in order to protect the family by releasing men's sexual frustration
safety valve
7 of 8
what can too much crime be used as in relation to institutions such as schools not functioning properly
warning
8 of 8

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

what mechanism punishes deviance and rewards conformity to ensure correct behaviour

Back

social control

Card 3

Front

what do functionalists say crime is

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what does durkheim say modern societies tend towards

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

positive function of crime in which a reaction is produced from society and members unite to condmn wrongdoer

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Sociology resources:

See all Sociology resources »See all Crime and deviance resources »