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Chapter 7

Chapter 7. DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL. Define the following vocab words:. Deviance Negative Deviance Positive Deviance Deviant Social Control Social Sanctions. Give Examples of deviance from your own experiences. BE CAREFUL IN WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

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Chapter 7

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  1. Chapter 7 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL

  2. Define the following vocab words: • Deviance • Negative Deviance • Positive Deviance • Deviant • Social Control • Social Sanctions

  3. Give Examples of deviance from your own experiences. BE CAREFUL IN WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

  4. Complete the chart by giving examples of both: (+) Positive Deviance (-) Negative Deviance Wearing a Tux on Well Dressed Wednesday Charles Manson

  5. Give some examples of internalization of norms. USE EXAMPLES FORM YOUR OWN LIFE.

  6. Give examples of external social control for negative behavior. Formal Sanctions Informal Sanctions • Gossip • Ridicule • Isolation • Being Shunned • Imprisonment • Low Grades • Fines • Community Service Hours

  7. Define the following vocab words: • Anomie • Strain Theory • Control Theory

  8. What is the main negative effect of deviance? Erode trust. Without this a society can not function properly.

  9. What are some of the benefits of deviance? • Clarifies norms by exercising social control to defends values • Temporary safety valve (Teens and their clothes) • Increases unity within society or group • Promotes need for a social change

  10. Briefly explain Merton’s Theory? (Chart pg 211) IN ORDER TO REACH A GOAL YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS TO REACH IT. THIS IS SEEN AS CONFORMITY.

  11. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each. • Innovation New ideas to allow Criminal Behavior to be successful. • This is the most widespread of all responses.

  12. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each. • Ritualism When individuals go through the motions with out really caring what they are doing. • Eg- A teacher that does that same thing everyday.

  13. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each. • Retreatism Total feelings of apathy and a loss of caring about goals and/or means. • Eg- Drug addicts, bag ladies, and some homeless people.

  14. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each. • Rebellion Rejection of means and goals and often substitute their own. • Eg- Cults Branch Davidians – Caused the Waco standoff.

  15. Basic elements of social bonds. Attachments Ties to ones parents and other loved ones. Besides your parents, who would you be attached to? Parents of a well know teacher, while on vacation.

  16. Basic elements of social bonds. Commitment The idea that you are dedicated to something or some idea. What commitments have you made in your life? Are you still dedicated to them? Married couple on vacation while in Europe.

  17. Basic elements of social bonds. Involvement Participation in an organization, club, sports, church, or other group. What are you involved in your life? Will that involvement continue throughout your life or is it temporary? Participant on the wrestling team.

  18. Basic elements of social bonds. Belief Ideals that you form and live by. Ideas or thoughts that govern decisions and daily life. Give at least 3 examples of beliefs you have. Motto you should live your life by.

  19. Define the following vocabulary words: • Differential Association Theory • Labeling Theory • Primary Deviance • Secondary Deviance • Stigma

  20. 1. Ratio of deviant to non-deviant individuals 2. Whether behavior is practiced by significant others 3. Age of Exposure What characteristics affect differential association?

  21. Give Examples of : Primary Deviance Secondary Deviance

  22. What is the biggest negative to labeling? Can cause a person to be denied full social acceptance within a community or group.

  23. Define the following vocab words: VICTIM DISCOUNTING & WHITE COLLAR CRIME

  24. What are some ways an industrial society defends itself from deviants? • 1. Silence critics • 2. Classifies people unwilling to work deviants • 3. Punish those that threaten private property • 4. Punish those that lack respect for authority • 5. Conformity is encouraged, when pros out weigh the cons

  25. Are races treated differently in the justice system? Why? • Yes, most minorities are treated more harshly. • This can be attributed to less financial means for legal council. • Often due to the educational gap, they will due worse in representing themselves. Obviously not the case here!!

  26. Much of this is due to starting with high social value and status. It also has to do with the non-violent nature of the crime itself. In addition to the above, many of these white collar crimes are money related and the individual will be fined to make retribution for the act. Why are white collar criminals treated with more leniency?

  27. Give a definition for the following words: • Crime • Criminal Justice System • Deterrence • Retribution • Incarceration • Rehabilitation • Recidivism

  28. True/ False Crime is on the decline in the US. BOTH ANSWERS CAN BE CORRECT, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

  29. What crimes are charted to make up the UCR? Murder Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny/Theft GTA- Grand Theft Auto Arson Hate Crimes

  30. What other reports are there on crime? NCVS- NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMIZATION SURVEY WHEN THIS IS COUPLED WITH THE UCR WE GET A VERY CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT CRIME IS LIKE.

  31. What has sparked the decline in violent juvenile crime? • Decline in the demand for crack cocaine • Stiffer punishment for repeat offenders • Police getting guns off streets • Increase in the number of mentoring programs

  32. What 2 things make deterrents work? • 1. The fear people will be caught • This is an internalized deterrent, and is based off ethics and morals. • 2. The punishment will be sever. • This is an externalized deterrent, examples would be cutting off someone’s hand when they steal.

  33. What is the basis for retribution? Hammurabi Code. An eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth. Why can this not work in the US as we know it? Top piece to Hammurabi’s Code.

  34. What are the reasons for recidivism? • Nature of the offender • Influence of hardened criminals • Stigma of being an ex-con • “Inmates Code” works against them as well • What does this sound familiar to?

  35. What are the alternative to prison? -PRISON WITH PROBATION -COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS -DIVERSION STRATEGY

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