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set 18 unit 2

Evaluating sociological theories

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How does Durkheim explain crime? Crime is inevitable and can serve functions such as reinforcing social values.
What is one strength of Durkheim’s theory? It explains why crime exists in all societies.
What is one limitation of Durkheim’s theory? Crime is not functional for victims.
How does Merton explain criminal behaviour? Crime results from blocked opportunities to achieve cultural goals.
What is one strength of strain theory? It explains conformity as well as crime.
What is one limitation of strain theory? It ignores elite and corporate crime.
How do subcultural theories explain crime? Crime occurs when groups form alternative values due to blocked opportunities.
What is one strength of subcultural theories? They explain different types of deviant subcultures.
What is one limitation of subcultural theories? They overpredict working‑class crime.
How does labelling theory define crime? Acts become criminal through societal reaction and labelling.
What is one strength of labelling theory? It explains selective law enforcement.
What is one limitation of labelling theory? It does not explain primary deviance.
How does Marxism explain crime and law? Capitalism causes crime and laws favour the powerful.
What is one strength of Marxist theory? It highlights class bias in law enforcement.
What is one limitation of Marxist theory? It ignores gender and ethnicity.
How does right realism explain crime? Crime is the result of rational choice.
What is one strength of right realism? Its ideas are supported by offender research.
What is one limitation of right realism? It cannot explain impulsive crime.
How does left realism explain crime? Crime is caused by inequality and relative deprivation.
What is one strength of left realism? It focuses on the impact of crime on victims.
What is one limitation of left realism? It ignores corporate crime.
How do surveillance theories explain social control? Behaviour is controlled through constant monitoring.
What is one strength of surveillance theories? They highlight the role of technology in modern control.
What is one limitation of surveillance theories? Surveillance does not always deter crime.
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