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Functionalist approaches to crime By the end of this lesson you should: Be aware of the influence of Emile Durkheim and his concept of anomie in explaining crime. (Grade D) Be familiar with Robert Merton’s development of anomie and further contemporary studies using the ‘American dream concept’ and be able to critically evaluate them (Grade C upwards) Be aware of the link between ethnicity and crime and how it might fit in with anomie. (Grade C upwards) Be critically aware of the strengths and weaknesses of anomie theory as an explanation of crime.

Sociology time machine We’re going back in time to discuss the Daddy of sociology Emile Durkheim And his very controversial statement that crime can be a positive thing 11/11/2018 Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory

Functionalist Theory and Crime Emile Durkheim (1858-1917, pictured left) was the first sociologist to study crime and significantly influenced the functionalist theory that would follow. Durkheim saw crime as a particular problem of modernity (the transformation into an industrialised society) He felt an understanding of crime and deviance was essential in order to understand how society functioned. Key thinker

Durkheim and Anomie Emile Durkheim developed the term anomie to explain why some people became dysfunctional and turned to crime. Anomie means being insufficiently integrated into society’s norms and values. Anomie causes society to become less integrated and more individualistic Anomie causes individuals to look out for themselves rather than the community.

Crime and Deviance Can Be Both Positive and Negative Durkheim saw high levels of crime and deviance as very negative for society causing uncertainty and disruption However, a certain amount of crime could be viewed positively, helping to promote change and reinforce values. Normal Universal Functional Crime can be:

Beneficial Social Change from Crime and Deviance Rosa Parkes’ refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a US bus Suffragette and Suffragist Movements Martin Luther King

Crime Linked to Social Change In times of social change individuals may become unsure of prevailing norms and rules They are consequently more at risk of breaking them. There is a weaker collective conscience of shared values to guide actions. Durkheim saw Anomie expressed not just through crime, but also by suicide, marital breakdown, and industrial disputes.

Robert Merton’s Strain Theory Robert Merton (1910-2003, pictured left) regarded the concept of 'anomie' as used by Durkheim as too vague, so he developed its meaning. As a functionalist, he recognised the importance of shared goals and values of society – in the USA particularly the ‘American Dream’. But he recognised that not everyone has the same opportunity to share these goals and values. He altered anomie to mean a society where there is a disjunction between goals and the means of achieving them. Key thinker

Merton (Continued) Merton’s theory is 'structural‘: he locates the cause of crime in American society – support for the “American Dream”. Being blocked from success leads to deviance, people adopt illegitimate means to achieve the goals they cannot achieve legitimately. E.g. steal cars to fund the ‘perfect house’

Critique of Durkheim Durkheim's work is important for offering a social dimension to crime. He links anomie to a deregulated, more individualistic, industrial society. But he cannot explain why some people are more deviant than others.

Your task Using the information on the slides and your hand out answer the following: According to Durkheim, what are the four characteristics of crime? In what ways can crime be functional? How does Merton explain crime?

Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory Functionalism, outdated? Think again! These studies back up Merton’s American dream idea Observed how black people avidly consumed US culture e.g. designer labels. Carl Nightingale (1993) Philip Bourgois (1995) Found widespread support amongst black Americans for the American Dream. They dealt in drugs to finance it. Jock Young (2003) Found in the sink estates of Britain, satellite dishes, designer prams, appetite for Hello magazine, etc. 11/11/2018 Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory

Travis Hirschi Key thinker he argues we need to understand what forces maintain conformity for most people in society. He focuses on what keep the majority together rather than the factors that drive a minority into deviant behaviour. He asks the question: why don't more people commit crime than they do? Key thinker

Hirschi’s ‘Bonds of Attachment’ He identified four bonds of attachment that help bind society together: Commitment: the personal investment we put into our lives; in other words, what we have to lose if we turn to crime and get caught. Attachment: the extent to which we care about other people's opinions and desires. Involvement: how integrated are we so that we neither have the time nor inclination to behave in a deviant/criminal way. Belief: how committed are individuals to upholding society's rules and laws?

We are going to work towards writing this essay: What will we need to know/do in order to answer this question well?

..\year 13\subcultural theory\sub cultural theory poem.docx Yup that’s right, evaluation and criticisms from other sociological perspectives, for those all important A02 marks. A good place to start with this is Subcultural theory, which develops from functionalism and tries to do deal with the problem of non material crime. 11/11/2018 Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory

Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory Your tasks Read your handout carefully- question the information, check anything you don’t understand Be ready to discuss what you have read Challenge: How could we use subcultural theory in a functionalism essay? 11/11/2018 Crime and Deviance Chapter 5: Functionalist and Subcultural Theory