Mertons theory of crime - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries
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Anomie And Strain Theory
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Social conformity and its effect on communities and individuals by looking at the concept of anomie by Robert Merton. 
Discusses the contextual arguments for crime and deviance as a consequence of social strain and the links between social structure, acculturation and crime. 
Key criminologists such as Merton and Durkheim. 
Looking at several cultures and social structures in relation to crime and criminals. 
How does Strain Theory link to criminology and the world? 
How does Anomie Link with C...
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AQA A level Crime & Deviance - Functionalist, Strain and Subcultural Theories
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These detailed notes are perfect for AQA A-level Sociology students looking to master key theories in Crime and Deviance. 
 
Covering Durkheim's Functionalist perspective, including the inevitability of crime and its positive functions, these notes explain how socialisation and social order create a value consensus in society. 
 
 You’ll also explore Merton’s Strain Theory, including his five deviant adaptations to strain, as well as Cohen’s Status Frustration theory, which provides ins...
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