Crime and Deviance: Topic 1- Functionalist view

Crime and Deviance: Topic 1 Theories of Crime and Deviance

A comprehensive bundle of lessons covering the main sociological perspectives on crime and deviance, suitable for AQA A-level Sociology. This bundle includes: * Functionalism – Durkheim’s functions of crime, Merton’s strain theory and subcultural theories * Interactionism – labelling theory, Cicourel, Lemert, deviant careers, mental illness, suicide and institutionalisation * Marxism and neo-Marxism – criminogenic capitalism, selective law enforcement, Taylor, Walton and Young, and crimes of the powerful * Right Realism – biological explanations, inadequate socialisation, the underclass, rational choice theory and situational crime prevention * Left Realism – relative deprivation, marginalisation, subcultures, the square of crime and practical solutions to crime Students are supported in developing detailed knowledge of key sociologists and concepts, applying theories to contemporary examples, comparing different perspectives, and evaluating their strengths and limitations. This bundle is ideal for teaching the theoretical explanations of crime and deviance for the first time, consolidating learning, or supporting revision and exam preparation.