SOC 339 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Motor Vehicle Theft, Sociological Perspectives, National Crime Victimization Survey
17 Sep 2018
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A perspective on human behavior and its connection to society as a whole. It views crime as being functional. are: functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist. Functionalist and conflict perspectives are at the macro level whereas si is at the micro level. explain people"s behavior beyond the person. Functionalist sees humanity as self-centered and in need of control. Conflict sees humanity as overall good, but structure imposes on freedom. Symbolic interactionist sees humans as being born as blank slates, impressioned compete for resources. This perspective ignores the benefits of social order. This perspective views crime as being reasonable. by our experiences. Focuses on individual relationships and how we benefit/are affected by interaction. What the norm is based on our sex, race, gender, etc. Straying from this norm can be considered deviant, and can sometimes lead to crime, whether it be major or minor. To understand why it happens, who does it, and to prevent it.
