CRIM 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Anomie, Individualism
16 Jan 2017
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Published in 1994 by messner & rosenfeld. Set forth contemporary version of merton"s anomie-strain theory. Argued crim became overly preoccupied w/ analysis of indivs, not paying enough attention to social organization & social institutions. Argue crimes rates higher in criminogenic nature of american style capitalism & unique cultural goals/aspirations. Say is attributable in part to american emphasis on indiv achievement measured largely in terms of monetary rewards. Culture and social structure are intimately interconnected (1995) Concerned about normal functions of social institutions . One of goals - to restore rightful place type of macro-level analysis permeating merton"s original anomie theory. 4 institutions said to regulate social behaviour & integrate cultural aspirations w/ social structure. Regulate behaviour of indivs through proper socialization. Pass along knowledge & develop human potential. Explains why govs in capitalist countries always seem to have money to bail out large businesses when in trouble as result of greed & unrestrained ambition.
