Functionalism

• What does Durkheim argue about deviancy?

  Deviancy allows for social change and is essential for a healthy society, however too much of this can threaten social order and lead to anomie
• What does Cohen argue about deviance and tension release?

  That deviant acts such as prostitution provide a safety net for releasing tension without threating social stability
• What are the main arguments against the functionalist view of crime?

  The view doesn't provide any solutions to crime and use crime stats which can be manipulated as they a form of soft stats
• What are the main arguments towards the functionalist view of crime?

  They are a macro theory that provide a wider perspective on crime
• What does Cohen argue about status frustration?


  Due to a lack of opportunities WC boys were not satisfied with their social position and release their frustration using subcultures and deviant behaviour