1. A2 Sociology SCLY4: Crime & Deviance with Theory &
Methods
Revision Activity on Functionalist &
Subcultural Views of Crime
1. Fold an A4 sheet of paper in half one way, then in half the other way.
Unfold so that is now divided into quarters.
2. In each quarter, the only words you are allowed to use are the
headings: Merton, Cohen, Cloward & Ohlin and Miller (see diagram).
3. In each quarter, your challenge is to draw a picture or diagram (stick
figures etc are fine!) which sums up what each different theory says –
i.e. a picture to sum up the different opportunities available in Cloward
& Ohlin’s view.
Don’t worry about what the person next to you is drawing. All that matters
is that you draw something that makes sense to you.
If you find this hard – good! The point is that, while you’re turning these
ideas into pictures, you’re thinking about them, and you will remember
them!
Merton Cohen
(your picture goes here)
Cloward & Ohlin Miller