Criminal Theories: Part 2

Functionalist Theory by Davis

Views law as functioning for the greater public welfare, it serves the interests of everyone. Laws serve symbolic functions to condemn certain behaviors even if they do not deter them.

Focal Concerns of Lower Class Culture by Miller

• Delinquent behavior is a youthful adaptation to a distinct lower-class culture
• Focal concerns of lower-class are:
  • Trouble
  • Toughness
  • Smartness
  • Excitement
  • Fate
  • Autonomy
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