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Sociology 7

Sociology 7. Deviance—Behavior that departs from societal norms Based on time & place; subjective social definition. Costs & Benefits of Deviance. Durkheim. Functionalist view Deviance is part of all “healthy” societies. TYPES OF DEVIANCE. Social Control- 2 types. Example— shoplifing

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Sociology 7

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  1. Sociology 7 Deviance—Behavior that departs from societal norms Based on time & place; subjective social definition

  2. Costs & Benefits of Deviance

  3. Durkheim • Functionalist view • Deviance is part of all “healthy” societies

  4. TYPES OF DEVIANCE

  5. Social Control- 2 types Example—shoplifing Which type of control is more effective?

  6. FUNCTIONALIST VIEW OF DEVIANCE • Anomie • Norms are weak or in conflict • People don’t know how to act • Strain Theory by Merton • Gap between goal and means of attaining the goal • Forces people to be deviant

  7. 5 Possible steps to DevianceMerton • 1-conformity • 2-innovation • 3-ritualism • 4-retreatism • 5-rebellion **key criticism—just being “frustrated” doesn’t CAUSE deviance

  8. Hirschi Study 2001 • Deviance depends on the bonds between society & individual • Social bonds: • 1-attachment • 2-commitment • 3-involvement • 4-belief • **Bonds control individual behavior

  9. Labeling Theory

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