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Conformity & Deviance

Explore the concepts of conformity and deviance in society, including the importance of adhering to norms and the impact of breaking them. Learn about primary and secondary deviance and the costs and benefits associated with conformity and deviance.

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Conformity & Deviance

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  1. Conformity & Deviance Sociology Mrs. Daloia

  2. Lesson Outcomes • Discuss the need for conformity in a society within the context of the problems that can arise with following norms blindly. • Identify and explain the relationship between norms and laws in society and the society’s values • Define conformity & deviance • Define & give examples of primary & secondary deviance • Discuss the costs & benefits of conformity & deviance

  3. Today’s Plan • Warm-up: • What is deviant behavior? • Give an example. • Is all deviant behavior bad? • Class work: 1. Deviance 2. Conformity Notes

  4. What is deviant behavior? • With a partner, list at least 10 deviant acts. • Are all acts of deviance bad?

  5. Conformity • Behavior that matches group expectations • It’s taking those social norms we learned about 10 weeks ago and actually abiding by them! Ex: Come to work or school on time Eating your food with a utensil Paying off your debts

  6. Deviance • Deviance is the lack of conformity or the violation of social norms • It can range from “criminal behavior” to “wearing heavy make-up” • It is difficult to define because not everyone agrees what should be considered deviant behavior

  7. What were the differences in each groups definitions of deviance? • Are some people more tolerable than others? • Explain. • Are there universals that we all consider deviant? If yes, list some.

  8. Deviance • Some examples are clear cut • For example: murder, robbery, rape • Others acts vary from group to group and/or change over time • Tattoos & body piercing are now common but 50 years ago it would have been deviant to have a tattoo or for a man to have pierced ears.

  9. Deviance • Who decides who and what behavior is deviant? How do they make that decision? • Is deviance determined by the act or the individual?

  10. let’s review… • What is deviance? • Who makes the rules as to what is a deviant act and what is not? • Name 3 ABSOLUTE acts of deviance. • Name 3 acts of deviance that aren’t so clear.

  11. Deviance • A deviant is someone who has violated one or more of society’s highly valued norms • Reactions to deviants are usually negative & involve attempts to change or control the deviant behavior

  12. Social Control • Society uses “social control” to promote conformity to norms • Without social control, social life would be unpredictable and chaotic • Social control can be internal or external

  13. Internal People have learned the social norms and believe that an action is wrong (socialization) e.g. Most people do not steal because they believe it is wrong not because they fear arrest External Some people are not successfully socialized and require external sanctions to encourage appropriate behavior e.g. Criticism, fines, and imprisonment, low grades, awards, smiles Social Control

  14. Costs Deviance erodes trust, and a society filled with suspicion cannot function smoothly Deviance can cause deviance in others Deviance is expensive—cost resources & time Benefits Clarifies what norms are expected EX: parents taken to court for neglect, shows norm to care of children is important Safety valve—way for teenagers to be different Brings about social change EX: MLK, Jr & Civil Rights Movement Costs & Benefits of Deviance

  15. Primary Deviance • Person only occasionally breaks norms; not a lifestyle EX: college student may drink at parties or high school student may do something dumb (one time) & break a law

  16. Secondary Deviance • Person for whom deviance is a way of life; a normal reaction for that person • EX: Career Criminals (Can you think of some?) We must be very careful how and why we label primary deviants because it could lead to secondary deviance.

  17. Let’s review: Label as Primary or Secondary Deviance • ____Student cheats on a test one time • ____Teenager steals gum every week from Wal-Mart • ____Bank Robber who has robbed five banks • ____Small child steals candy one time • ____Student copies math homework every night from best friend • ____Drug Dealer • ____12 year old who tried smoking a cigarette • ____ Al Capone and his gang members

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