Sociology

Exercise 1:
The Normal and the Pathological
(Durkheim)
Introduction

New thoughts on Crime:

1. It is inevitable and is a normality
2. It is necessary for society as a sign of h
ealth public and a composition of a societ
y
What is a Crime?
Crime consists of an act that offends
certain very strong collective sentiments

Why Crime is a normality?

It exist in every society

It cannot be eliminated

Why Crime is necessary ?
Indirect benefit to society
 revolution is linked to crime

Direct benefit to society

Crime not only push society to change,
but also helps it change
E.g.: Socrates, independence of thought
Challenge the authority and help the
reformation of a society.
Learning from the article
Don’t easily make a conclusion f
or a common social phenomenon, as
it may have different meanings as
it shows.

When we study a sociology, proper

science method should be applied,
especially when analyzing data and
facts and identifying the underlyi
ng cause.
In Conclusion
Crime may not be a bad sign
Crime is a form of deviance and i
s normal to healthy societies
Crime is always exists and useful
in the sense of social changes.