Deviance and Social Behavior

Chapter 7

Sociology

Objectives Define deviance Define social control and identify the major types of social

control Discuss the positive and negative consequences of deviance Differentiate the major functional theories of deviance Compare and contrast cultural transmission theory and

labeling theory Discuss the conflict theory view of deviance Describe four approaches to crime control

What is Deviance? Behavior that departs

from societal or group norms

Deviance varies from group to group, but in the US, deviance usually lands you in prison

Types of Deviance Positive- over do it in order to fit in with

norm Anorexia

Negative- do not try to fit in with norm obese

So what do we do with deviant people?

We encourage people to follow the norms using “social control” Internal- you do something because you know it

is the right thing to do External- you do something based on the reward

or choose not to do something based on the punishment (social sanctions)

Should we have a national registry?

Information on everyone who lives or visits the US Retinal scan Digital voice recording DNA sample Fingerprints Social security number

How would this information be used?

Issue one card for driver’s license, voter registration, concealed carry license, and any government benefits

Reduce welfare fraud, crime, monitor movement of criminals/missing people

Do you think this is a good/bad idea? Explain.

Murder Among the Cheyenne Read the selection on page 208 and

answer the Thinking it Over question

Positive and Negative Consequences of Deviance

Positive Deviance clarifies norms

Parents may lose their children if they do not properly care for them

Use deviance as a temporary outlet for stress Teens wear clothes, listen to music to rebel from authority

Deviance increases unity within a group Spies being caught increase our patriotism

Deviance promotes needed social change Women suffrage and prison conditions

Negative Deviance breeds distrust

Society cannot run smoothly

Deviance stimulates others to become deviant

Deviance is expensive Resources and money

Role Play Act out your situation and the class will

decide if this is positive or negative deviance.

Theories on Deviance

Strain Theory Deviance is more likely to occur when a

gap exists between cultural goals and the ability to achieve these goals by legitimate means

How do people respond to strain? Accept the goal and accept the hard work to

achieve goal- CONFORMITY Accept the goal and reject the hard work to

achieve it- INNOVATION Reject the goal and accepts the hard work (Acts

as if they want to succeed, but lack effort) RITUALISM

Reject the goal and the work needed (drops out of race for success)- RETREATISM

Reject the goal and the work needed (new way to achieve goal)- REBELLION

Control Theory Compliance with social norms requires

strong bonds between individuals and society

What types of social bonds? Attachment- the stronger your attachment to

groups, the more likely you are to conform Commitment- greater your commitment to social

goals, the more likely you are to conform Involvement- value others opinions and are more

likely to conform Belief- strong belief in society’s values makes

people not want to be deviant

Cultural Transmission Theories Strain and Control Theories are types of

cultural transmission because the goals are being sent from the culture. Each group will have different goals and achievements that are being sought.

Is Teen Smoking a Deviant Behavior?

Read pg. 213 and answer the Doing Sociology questions.

Labeling Theory Society creates deviants by identifying

them as “deviant” Self-fulfilling prophecy (tell yourself you are

a certain way, you will believe it) Being deviant can be occasional (primary)

or often (secondary) Being called “Deviant” creates a negative

stigma for that person

Conflict Theory

The Rich and Powerful Decide People who challenge industrial society are considered

deviant because they challenge the economic, social, and political basis of society

Industrial society needs workers, so those that refuse to work are considered deviant

Those who threaten private property are targets for punishment

Society needs respect, so those who are not respectful are deviant

Certain activities fit well with industrial society and are encouraged. Those who do not participate are deviant

Which do you believe? Cultural Transmission

Conflict

Four Approaches to Crime Control Rehabilitation- changing or reforming a

criminal through socialization Deterrence- discourage criminal acts by

threatening punishment Retribution- punishment intended to make

criminals pay compensation for their acts Incarceration- protecting society from

criminals by keeping them in prison

Death Penalty Has research supported the position that

the death penalty deters crime? Use your textbook, page 229 to answer the

question Then complete #3 Project/Activity on page

235.