Crime and Deviance

1. Functionalist, strain and subcultural theories Crime and Deviance

2. Lesson Outcomes • Essay feedback • Distribution of tracking sheets and grade recording • Recap of key functionalist, strain & subcultural theories

3. Essay Feedback – top tips • Make it clear – for something to be deemed a science it must meet certain criteria • Reference back to the question • 15 A01 – knowledge & understanding • 18 A02 – interpretation, application, analysis & evaluation • = 33marks • Use words from the question in a sentence at the end of each paragraph to apply what you are saying directly back to the question • Do not use I – ‘evidence would suggest’ / ‘it can be argued’

4. Study summaries • Use your textbooks notes and the handout to complete your study summary for the study you are allocated • Select key words and write them onto the post it • Stick it over the top of your summary and mix groups explain your study to the rest of your new group

5. Study summaries Durkheim – functionalist theory Merton – strain theory A.K Cohen – subcultural theory Cloward & Ohlin – subcultural theory Miller Messner & Rosenfield

6. Key terminology • In your groups write down key terminology from this topic • As you note it down discuss the meaning of each term in your group

7. Homework • Complete the essay on your handout using the examiners advice to help you Examine the role of access to opportunity structures in causing crime & deviance (12 marks) DUE FRIDAY 1st OCTOBER Remember 3 pieces of work handed in late will result in a verbal warning