Subcultural Theory

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who is the key theorist associated with Subcultural Theory?
Albert Cohen
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explain the context surrounding Subcultural Theory.
developed in 1950's - moves on from Strain Theory and Chicago School.
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What is the title of Cohen's 1955 text?
Delinquent boys
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what is the title of Sykes and Matza's 1957 text?
techniques of neutralisation; a theory of delinquency.
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what is meant by a dominant culture?
culture made up of a majority/other cultures. the majority of society belings to the dominant culture (as well as other subcultures)
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what is meant by a subculture?
a group that has values which differ from the mainstream culture.
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how does subcultural theory explain deviance?
deviance is a result of groups breaking off from society. belonging to a subculture which has deliant values - members conform.
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how are subcultures viewed as a 'solution'
they are a solution to the dilemmas posed by the dominant culture.
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what types of crime can this theory explain?
non-utilitarian crimes such as vandilism or joyriding.
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deviance is a...
collective response to marginalisation.
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explain neutralisation (from control theory)
a denial of responsibility or appealing to higher loyalties.
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contrast this theory to control theory
it is the pull of the peer group that encourages delinquency rather than the lack of attachment to mainstream society.
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explain one criticism of subcultural theory
Sykes and Matza suggested this theory is an over predicition of crime.
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