by John Amy | Mar 18, 2014 | Functionalism & Deviance
Explain with examples why functionalist explanations of crime and deviance may be criticised for: Assuming that society has universal norms and values. Not seeing the definition of crime and deviance as problematic. Taking official crime statistics at face value. Not...
by John Amy | Mar 18, 2014 | Functionalism & Deviance
Boundary maintenance – reinforcing norms and values for the majority; adaptation – facilitating social change; safety-valve, warning of a societal malfunction. The feeling created when individuals find their access to legitimate means of achieving status is blocked+-....
