PPT-Crime and deviance Realist theories

Peer Marking task By the end of this lesson you will be able to Identify and define the differences between realist and other approaches to crime Identify and define the main features of left and right realist approaches to crime their political context and the similarities and differences between them . 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. . 8 – Critical Sociological Perspectives. Robert . Wonser. Introduction to Criminology. Crime and Delinquency. 1. Introduction. Social process explanations . Crime result of interaction between individuals. 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…………. . 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 . Part II. The Impact of Cesare Lombroso. Lombroso’s perspective was the dominant theory in the early 1900s. Argued criminals were less evolved than noncriminals . Throwbacks to our ancestors . However, this perspective and other biological theories were soon discredited and abandoned. 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…). The Left vs. The Right. Discuss. What does it mean to have “left wing” or “right wing” political views. ?. What do we mean by the ‘political spectrum’?. People shouldn’t have to pay taxes!. 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..