Conditions Quote by Emile Durkheim
“There is no society known where a more or less developed criminality is not found under different forms. No people exists whose morality is not daily infringed upon. We must therefore call crime necessary and declare that it cannot be non-existent, that the fundamental conditions of social organization, as they are understood, logically imply it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Division of Labor in Society, 1893
Crime is a universal aspect of societies, arising from varied moral pressures and social structures.
In simple terms: Crime exists everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Accept crime as a social reality.
Themes
sociology
morality
crime
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- policy making
- community programs
Key Concepts
social theory
functionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies lower crime rates?
- What moral frameworks influence behavior?
A Different Perspective
Crime can be reduced through reform, not just acceptance.
