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Understanding Functionalist, Strain, and Subcultural Theories in Crime and Deviance

This lesson focuses on key theories of crime and deviance: Functionalism, Strain Theory, and Subcultural Theory. Students will gain insights into how these sociological frameworks explain criminal behavior. The session includes essay feedback, distribution of tracking sheets, and review of critical concepts. Emphasis will be placed on constructing well-argued essays that meet academic standards, applying knowledge directly to questions, and using terminologies effectively. Homework involves examining opportunity structures' role in crime, reinforcing understanding of the theories discussed.

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Understanding Functionalist, Strain, and Subcultural Theories in Crime and Deviance

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  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

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