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Deviance and Social Control. Chapter 7 Section 1. Nature of Deviance. Deviance – a behavior the departs from societal or group norms - criminal behavior to being gay Very hard to distinguish in our society
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Deviance and Social Control Chapter 7 Section 1
Nature of Deviance • Deviance – a behavior the departs from societal or group norms- criminal behavior to being gay • Very hard to distinguish in our society • Negative Deviance – Behavior that breaks/goes against what societies norm says is right or wrong-these are the killings, lies, rape, murder • Positive Deviance – behavior that over conforms to the norm (society says small is good so a person develops a eating disorder) - anorexia
Deviant – a person who breaks one or more significant societal norms-serious criminals • They are punished for the negative behavior (they must be punished)
Social Control • Social Control – how we promote or make sure that people stick to the norms- Why we walk in front of cars at red lights, let waiters/waitresses give you your food • 2 Types: • Internal Social Control – Happens when you grow up (parents, friends create this). Reason you don’t steal • External Social Control – ways society controls you- Gossip, jail, fines, low grades, smiles, awards, bonuses