AQA A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY CRIME AND DEVIANCE | FULL REVISION UNDER 1 HOUR
#aqasociology #crimeanddeviance #exam #lastminrevision AQA A-Level Sociology | Crime and Deviance Revision (Full Topic Breakdown) This video covers the full AQA A-Level Sociology Crime and Deviance specification in a clear, exam-focused revision guide. It explains key theories, concepts, and evaluations needed for high-grade answers. We explore how crime and deviance are socially constructed and why: not all deviance is crime not all crime is seen as deviant definitions of crime change over time in society 🧠 Key Theories & Topics Covered Social Construction of Crime & Deviance Crime as a social construction (Becker) Social control and behaviour (Foucault) Changing laws and norms (e.g. smoking bans, shifting deviance) Psychological Explanations of Crime Maternal deprivation (Bowlby) Personality traits: aggression, impulsivity, lack of empathy Evaluation: ignores social factors like poverty and inequality Biological Explanations Genetic and physical traits Lombroso and atavistic form (Italian criminals and physical features) Evaluation of biological determinism Functionalism Durkheim: positive functions of crime social cohesion boundary maintenance social change (e.g. homosexuality and legal change) Merton strain theory (anomie, blocked opportunities) Davis & Moore: stratification crime as a safety valve Subcultural Theories Cohen: status frustration Cloward & Ohlin: illegitimate opportunity structures Marxist Perspective Crime and capitalism Gordon: capitalism encourages crime Chambliss: laws benefit ruling class inequality and power in law-making Labelling Theory Becker: deviance is socially constructed Lemert: primary and secondary deviance self-fulfilling prophecy deviancy amplification spiral moral panic and media influence Left Realism relative deprivation marginalisation subcultures crime as a real working-class issue solutions: community prevention and improving opportunities Right Realism rational choice theory broken windows theory inadequate socialisation situational & environmental crime prevention 📚 Perfect For: AQA Sociology | Crime and Deviance | A-Level Revision | Exam Preparation | Essay Writing | Sociology Theory Explained
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