Apply a Functionalist Perspective to Explain the Existence and Persistence

question 76

Essay

Apply a functionalist perspective to explain the existence and persistence of crime.

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Definitions:

Expressed Struggle

The overt display or communication of disagreement or opposition among individuals or groups.

Compelled Apology

An apology that is demanded or forced out of someone, often lacking in sincerity due to its coerced nature.

Expedient Apology

An apology made for the purpose of convenience or pragmatism, often to quickly resolve a conflict or reduce tension without full sincerity.

Sarcasm

A form of verbal irony that involves making a statement in which the actual meaning differs sharply from the words used, often to mock or convey contempt.