Functionalists approach to crime and deviance

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Who developed the first major approach to crime and deviance?

Functionalists

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Is the functionalist theory a consensus structuralist theory?

True

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Where do functionalists believe that crime and deviance is located?

In the structure of society

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In order to achieve social solidarity do they believe that socialization and social control is needed?

True

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They believe that crime and deviance is

inevitabke and universal

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Who said the quote "crime is normal.. a integral part of all healthy societies"?

Durkheim

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Who showed that crime acts as a safety valve?

Davis

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Who showed that crime acts as a warning light?

A K Cohen

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Who developed the first strain theory?

Merton

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Is a strain theory when people engage in deviant behavior when they are unable to achieve socially accepted goals by legitimate means?

True

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What are the two factors that cause the strain? (Merton)

Structurual and Culturual factors

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