Crime and Deviance

Synopsis: The first in a series of videos examining sociology’s main research areas and helping develop students’ understanding of them.

The study of Crime and Deviance is one of the key areas of sociological research. The video explores some of the most influential approaches in sociology, some of the latest developments in the area and how the study of crime and deviance can be linked to broader issues in sociology. Covers the social causes of crime and deviance (Durkheim, strain theory and subcultural theory); social construction of crime and deviance (interactionist approach and radical theory); social control of crime and deviance (control theory, situational crime prevention and restorative justice); thinking about crime and deviance (exam advice and synoptic links).
Series: Understanding Sociology, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2003
Year of production: 2003
Uses: A-level and undergraduate sociology.
Subjects: Sociology
Keywords: crime; research; contemporary society; social deviance

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