15 influential and inspirational films for Sociology (STUDENT SPECIAL)

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Crime and Deviance Episode 5 (Interactionism)

In Episode 5 - 1.What is the Interactionist view of crime and devIance2. What is the labelling theory 3. What role does the media play in labelling You can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring 

Crime and Deviance - Episode 4 (Marxism)

In Episode 4 - 1.What is the marxist view of crime and devIance2. How does the law benefit the ruling class3. What is meant by the idea that capitalism is criminogenicYou can also book private online tutoring at www.calendly.com/sociologyshowtutoring 

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