Consensus Theories of Crime: An Introduction
Consensus theories generally see crime as unusual, dysfunctional and believe something has ‘gone wrong’ for the people who commit crime. […]
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The Marxist Theory of Crime
They marxist theory of crime focuses on how crime is a ‘natural outgrowth of the capitalist system and how the criminal justice system works for the benefits of elites and against the lower social classes.
Crime and Deviance, research methods
Sociological Research on Gangs
In the aftermath of England’s ‘summer of violent disorder’ in 2011, the British Prime Minister David Cameron was unequivocal in
Crime and Deviance, right and left realism
Charles Murray’s Underclass Theory of Crime
Charles Murray argued that a distinct underclass had formed in Britain by the late 1980s — long-term workless, welfare-dependent, and
Crime and Deviance, subcultures
Subcultural Theories of Crime
subcultural theorists argue that deviance occurs because of peer pressure within a subculture that has broken off from mainstream society. This post covers ‘consensus subcultural theory’ including Albert Cohen’s status frustration and Cloward and Ohlin’s three types of subculture.
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Official Crime Statistics for England and Wales
When people talk about official crime statistics for the UK, they usually mean the figures for England and Wales. Scotland
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Sociological Perspectives on Crime and Deviance
A brief overview of some sociological perspectives on crime and deviance – from Functionalism through to Right Realism. Theory Summary
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Evaluate Sociological Perspectives on Prison as a Form of Punishment (Essay Plan)
1. Functionalists would point to the positive functions prison might perform in society –Prison could act as a deterrent –
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Crime and Deviance for AQA Sociology – An Overview
A mind map providing an overview of the main topics covered within Crime and Deviance, for the AQA specification. This
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Merton’s Strain Theory of Deviance
Crime is a result of a ‘strain’ between legitimate goals and lack of opportunities to achieve those goals.