1. Can deviance be functional for society? Yes it can through three main functions: 1.Deviance clarifies moral boundaries and affirms norms. “you broke a rule, we can’t tolerate that” 2.Deviance promotes social unity Promotes a “we” feeling 3.Deviance promotes social change May force a group rethink & redefine moral boundaries

2. Strain Theory Crime is seen as a natural part of society and that mainstream values actually generate crime Richard Cloward & Lloyd Ohlin – For the world to be successful, society should only educate the most talented people of every generation. – Almost impossible to achieve – Society tries to motivate everyone for success

3. Strain Theory Society strives people to reach Cultural Goals (legitimate objectives held out to the members of a society) Not everyone has the ability to reaching the cultural goals (institutionalized means) People who find it difficult to get to the path of education and a good job is known as the Strain Theory

4. Four Deviant Paths 1.Innovators –people who accept the goals of society but use illegitimate means to try to reach them. (Drug Dealers) 2.Ritualism-people who are discouraged and give up on achieving cultural goals. (job burnout)

5. Four Deviant Paths 3.Retreatism- people who reject both cultural goals and the institutionalized means of achieving them. (Drop outs who become drug addicts or alcoholics) 4.Rebellion- people convinced society is corrupt and rebel society means