Durkheim's Theory of Deviance (Crime)corresponds to a __________ Perspective

question 73

Multiple Choice

Durkheim's theory of deviance (crime) corresponds to a __________ perspective.

• A)functionalist
• B)conflict
• C)symbolic interactionist
• D)social action

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Definitions:

Nuclear Family

A family unit that consists of two parents (of different sexes or the same sex) and their biological or adopted children, living together as a single household.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, which transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which individuals interact through symbols, including language, to create social realities.

Durkheim

Emile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, known for his work on social integration, collective conscience, and the study of social facts, norms, and values.