Summary Crime & Deviance Notes
These sociology flashcards cover key theories of crime and deviance, linking them to major sociological perspectives such as Functionalism and Marxism, while also examining their strengths and limitations. They include important theorists and explanations of why crime occurs in society, alongside topics such as globalisation, ethnicity and crime, and state crime. The flashcards also introduce victimology, focusing on the experiences and characteristics of victims of crime, helping students gain a broader understanding of crime, power, inequality, and social control in modern society.
Written for
- Study Level
- A/AS Level
- Examinator
- AQA
- Subject
- Sociology
- Unit
- Crime & Deviance
Document information
- Uploaded on
- May 19, 2026
- Number of pages
- 50
- Written in
- 2025/2026
- Type
- SUMMARY
Subjects
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crime
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deviance
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bonger
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snider
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globalisation and crime
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green crime
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state crime
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functionalis
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marxism
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strengths and limitations
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aqa
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sociology
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theorists
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labelling theory
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intera
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advantages and disadvantages