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Investigate crime distribution. Discuss theories in debate format using sociological evidence. Answer short/essay questions. Develop critical thinking.

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  1. Present new Information Investigating the social distribution of crime and deviance Below are some pictures of people – what factors influence someone’s chances of becoming a victim of crime? On your magic whiteboards – refer to sociological evidence to back up your points

  2. You are going to be split into groups (functionalist/subcultural theories/Marxist/neo-Marxism/interactionism/feminism/realism) • You are going to prepare a debate to argue which theory is the most important in explaining crime and deviance • Use the photocopies on your table to highlight/select key points from to use in your debate • During the debate, you need to nominate one person from your group to make notes of what each group says. construct 20 minutes!

  3. Short answer questions Apply / review • Outline two reasons why functionalists see crime as inevitable (4 marks) • Outline two criticisms of labelling theory in explaining crime (4 marks) • Outline and explain three reasons why crime may be necessary and beneficial for the wellbeing of society (6 marks) • Outline three reasons why Marxists see capitalism as criminogenic (6 marks) • Analyse two explanations for the causes of crime according to the right realists (10 marks) • Analyse two functions of deviance (10 marks)

  4. Essay questions Apply / review • Using Item B10 (question bank), evaluate the usefulness of realist approaches to crime (30 marks) • Using Item B11, evaluate the usefulness of different Marxist theories in understanding crime and deviance (30 marks) • Using Item B13, evaluate the contribution of labelling theory to our understanding of crime and deviance (30 marks) • Using Item B8, evaluate the usefulness of strain theories and subcultural theories to our understanding of crime and deviance (30 marks) • Using Item B2, evaluate the usefulness of functionalist approaches in understanding of crime and deviance (30 marks)

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