CRIM 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Drug Culture
15 Aug 2014
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Anomie theories and subculture theories related to structural functionalism. Popular sociological perspective form late 1930s into 1960s. Society seen as series of integrated parts, each working to ensure the continuation of the organism. One of rst view society as functional mechanism. Used terms like elements, organs and tissues to describe society. Durkheim said a certain amount of crime was normal - found in all societies. Crime and punishment maintained the society"s fundamental values and preserved its moral order. Adaptation = society had to adapt to its environment to obtain certain resources necessary for survival. Goal attainment = society had to de ne/prioritize its goals, and then strive to achieve them. Integration = society had to regulate/coordinate the inter-relationships of its subsystems. Latency = society had to maintain conforming behaviour by resolving strains, and motivating individuals to conform. Function was to maintain society (help it to survive) and to ensure well-being of its members.
