In this useful article, Julian Salisbury helps to unpick a topic that many students find difficult, namely Durkheim’s views on how crime can at times be positive (functional) for society.
The article looks at Durkheim’s thinking on what crime is, why it occurs, crime and freedom, and social solidarity. This leads to a brief discussion of mechanical and organic solidarity. Salisbury then offers some criticisms of the functionalist view of crime before giving some helpful suggestions on how his material might be used in examinations.
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