PDF-: Deviance and Social Control

Chapter Six Learning Objectives xF0A7 Explain the concept of deviance and why it is relative in nature Analyze how ideal and real norms work together in determining what is deviant xF0A7 Com. Robert . Wonser. Introduction to Sociology. 1. 2. Defining Deviance. Deviance. is a behavior, trait, belief, or other characteristic that violates a norm and causes a negative reaction. . The definition of deviance varies widely across cultures, time, and situations. . In the following 10 slides, determine if what you see constitutes . Deviance.. You may base your decisions on behavior, beliefs, or the condition of the person.. Deviance?. Deviance?. Deviance?. Deviance?. Why does deviance occur?. 3.1- Deviance . in sport. Deviance. Any behaviour which differs from the perceived social or legal norm. . It is possible to find examples of behaviour within sport which are considered acceptable but would be unacceptable in wider society.. Chapter 8. Talking to oneself in public. Drag racing on a public street. Using illegal drugs. A man wearing women’s clothing. Attacking another person with a weapon. Behavior that violates social norms. Unit 7. Deviance. – behavior that differs from social norms. . Not all people agree on social norms, therefore not all people agree what types of behavior should be considered deviant. . Thinking about deviant behavior. Deviance—Behavior that violates a norm. Who decides what is deviant?. Answer: each society decides based on morals . etc. As a threat—unpredictable. Society needs norms. Why?. Stigma--. Deviance. What is the difference between crime and deviance?. Crime: Committing an act that breaks the law . Deviance: Committing an act that breaks the norms of society . Why is deviance socially defined?. “When an act is seen as criminal or deviant in one setting but not in another”. What is crime? Who are criminals?. The Sand Brothers. Robert (b. 1978) and Danny Sand (b. 1980). Albertan family. Father (Dennis), Mother (Elaine). Father spent time in jail when he was young- after became a productive law abiding citizen (runs a business, member of community groups etc…). Isolation . and . Alienation. Increased . Social . Reaction. Secondary . Deviance. Social. Reaction. Deviancy Amplification Spiral: Wilkins (1964). © www.sociology.org.uk 2017. Primary. Deviance. © www.sociology.org.uk 2017. Pages 140-156. Stephanie, Katrina, Stephanie, and Rachel. What is deviance?. Howard S. Becker (1966). To refer to any violation of norms.. Howard Becker described this way “it is not the act itself, but the reactions to the act, that make something deviant.. Chapter 8. Deviance. Most people internalize the majority of the norms in their societies, but may not internalize all the norms and so there isn’t total social control . There are always people who break the rules of a society . Howard Becker, 1966. What is Deviance?. Deviance. Order and stability are the cornerstones of social life.. Deviance . – behavior/trait/belief outside the normal range of social expectations; any behavior that departs from societal or group norms; any violation of norms.. Peter Conrad & Joseph W. Schneider (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1992). FROM . BADNESS . to . SICKNESS: CHANGING DESIGNATIONS of DEVIANCE and . SOCIAL . CONTROL. 2. A . HISTORICAL-SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONIST APPROACH TO . Notes. Sampling on DV. Talking about readings. Flashcards. Good essays. Structure. Tell me what you’ll tell me. Tell me. Tell me what you told me. Topic sentences. Based on readings, use ideas, properly cite.