PPT-Crime and 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. An Introduction. What’s the difference?. Crime is normally seen as behaviour that breaks the formal, written laws of a society. This behaviour could be classed as minor crime such as dropping litter or major crime such as murder. 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. . What is it?. Behavior that departs from societal or group norms. Ranges from criminal behavior to wearing heavy make-up. Deviance is a matter of social definition and can vary from group to group and society to society. .. What is Crime and Deviance?. Think of examples of……. . C. rime which is deviant. Crime which is not deviant. Deviance which is not criminal. Think of examples of crime or deviance which has…………. . 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. Deviance (7). Crime vs Deviance. Crime. : . is an act that . violates criminal law . and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and other sanctions . Deviance. : . any . behaviour. , belief, or condition that . Deviance and Social Control. “It is not the act itself, but the reactions to the act, that make something deviant.”. Howard Becker, 1966. What is Deviance?. Deviance. Order and stability are the cornerstones of social life.. Deviance and Crime. Chapter Outline. What Is Deviance?. Functionalist Perspectives on Deviance. Conflict Perspectives on Deviance. Symbolic Interactionist Perspectives on Deviance. Postmodernist Perspectives on Deviance. 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…). Part 1 . Deviance . recognized . violation of cultural . norms. Commonality. S. ome . element of difference that causes us to regard another person as an “outsider”. . NO . matter if they are positive or negative deviance. 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.. 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. EXAM REVISION. TOPIC 1: . FUNCTIONALIST, STRAIN AND SUBCULTURAL THEORISTS. EXAM REVISION. DURKHEIM’S FUNCTIONALIST THEORY:. Functionalists see society as based on a value consensus – it has members in society sharing shared values..