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Learn: Functionalist Explanations of Crime and Deviance

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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What do Functionalists believe ensures social stability?

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According to Durkheim, crime is {{blank0}} because not everyone is perfectly {{blank1}}.

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Which of the following are criticisms of Functionalist explanations of crime?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of crime according to Functionalists?

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