3.2.9.2 Methodological Implications of Different Theories

• What are sociological theories used for in the study of crime and deviance?

  Understanding crime and deviance
• What type of research methods does interactionist theory employ to study crime and deviance?

  Qualitative methods
• What is the functionalist perspective on crime and deviance?

  Reinforces norms and values
• What does feminism highlight as a key factor in crime and deviance?

  Gender inequality
• Interactionists and feminists are more inclined towards qualitative approaches that examine meanings
• Interactionists and feminists often use case studies to explore specific crime cases in depth.


  True
• Statistics are used by Functionalists to analyze crime trends and patterns.


  True
• Focus groups are commonly used in Feminist research to discuss group perspectives on crime.


  True
• The Symbolic Interactionist theory emphasizes how individuals label and interpret behavior, leading to deviance.interpret
• Match the sociological theory with its methodological implication:

  Marxism ↔️ Combines quantitative and qualitative methods

  Feminism ↔️ Utilizes focus groups and case studies
• What often guides the choice of research methods in sociology?

  Underlying sociological theory
• Functionalists use quantitative methods like surveys and statistics to analyze crime rates and their social impact.
• Which qualitative methods are often used in Symbolic Interactionist research?

  Interviews and participant observation
• Functionalist theory views crime as dysfunctional and entirely negative for society.

  False
• Marxist theory argues that crime is a result of capitalist inequality.


  True
• Interactionism focuses on how individuals label and interpret behavior, leading to deviance.


  True
• Match the research method with its description:

  Surveys ↔️ Collect numerical data on crime rates

  Statistics ↔️ Analyze crime data, trends, and patterns

  Interviews ↔️ Explore individual experiences and interpretations

  Participant Observation ↔️ Observe social interactions in real-world settings

  Focus Groups ↔️ Discuss group perspectives on crime

  Case Studies ↔️ In-depth exploration of specific cases
• What are the key sociological theories for understanding crime and deviance?

  Functionalism, Interactionism, Marxism, Feminism
• Sociological research on crime and deviance commonly employs both quantitative and qualitative methods.qualitative
• Interactionist theories prefer interviews to explore individual experiences of crime and deviance.interviews
• Case studies provide in-depth data for both Feminist and Interactionist approaches.Feminist
• Match the sociological theory with its research method preference:

  Functionalism ↔️ Quantitative methods

  Interactionism ↔️ Qualitative methods
• Which qualitative methods are commonly used in Interactionist research?

  Interviews and participant observation
• What is the Marxist perspective on crime and deviance?

  Product of capitalist inequality
• Order the following sociological research methods by their methodological type:

  1️⃣ Statistics (Quantitative)

  2️⃣ Surveys (Quantitative)

  3️⃣ Interviews (Qualitative)

  4️⃣ Participant Observation (Qualitative)
• Match the research method with its purpose:

  Statistics ↔️ Analyze crime data and trends

  Interviews ↔️ Explore individual experiences

  Focus Groups ↔️ Discuss group perspectives

  Case Studies ↔️ In-depth exploration of specific cases
• Match the theory with its perspective on crime:

  Functionalism ↔️ Views crime as reinforcing social norms

  Symbolic Interactionism ↔️ Focuses on labeling and interpretation

  Marxism ↔️ Argues crime is from capitalist inequality
• Marxists argue that crime is a product of capitalist inequality.


  True
• Functionalism tends to use quantitative methods like surveys and statistics
• Feminism utilizes qualitative methods like focus groups and case studies
• Marxism combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze crime data alongside social inequality
• Functionalists prefer qualitative methods to study crime statistics and patterns.

  False
• Match the theory with its associated methodological approach:

  1️⃣ Functionalism ||| Quantitative methods (surveys, statistics)

  2️⃣ Interactionism ||| Qualitative methods (interviews, observation)

  3️⃣ Marxism ||| Combines quantitative and qualitative

  4️⃣ Feminism ||| Focus groups and case studies
• Which sociological theory favors surveys and statistics in crime research?

  Functionalism
• Which qualitative research method involves observing social interactions in real-world settings?

  Participant observation
• Which research methods do Functionalists typically use in their studies of crime and deviance?

  Quantitative methods
• What is the Functionalist view of crime and deviance in society?

  Reinforcing norms and values
• Symbolic Interactionism employs qualitative methods to study social interactions and meanings.


  True
• Feminist theory highlights gender inequality and male dominance as key factors in crime and deviance.inequality
• Feminist research utilizes qualitative methods like focus groups and case studies to explore women's experiences with crime.