Download - DEVIANCE. What is it??? The recognized violation of cultural norms. Behavior Beliefs Conditions
DEVIANCE
What is it???
The recognized violation of cultural norms. Behavior Beliefs Conditions
What are the Social Foundations of Deviance?
Social Foundations of Deviance
Deviance varies according to cultural norms.
Social Foundations of Deviance
Deviance varies according to cultural norms.People become deviant as others define them that way
Social Foundations of Deviance
Deviance varies according to cultural norms.People become deviant as others define them that wayBoth rule making and rule breaking involves power.
Structural Functional Analysis of Deviance
Emile Durkheim
Robert Merton
Structural Functional Analysis- Durkheim
What functions does deviance serve?
Structural Functional Analysis- Durkheim
What functions does deviance serve? Affirms cultural norms and values. Responding to deviance clarifies
moral boundaries. Responding to deviance promotes
social unity. Deviance can encourage social
change.
Structural Functional Analysis- Merton’s Structural Strain Theory
Societies have "goals" guiding how life ought to be.Society also instructs us as to the correct “means” to achieve those goals.The scope and character of deviance depends on how well society provides the institutionalized means to achieve cultural goals
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Describe the goal of the American Dream and the legitimate means to achieve that goal.
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Let’s say that making $$$ is a goal of the American Dream.
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Conformity
Conformity- pursuing conventional goals through approved means.How does this apply to the goal of making money?
Conformity is the only model that is not deviant
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Innovation
Innovation- using unconventional means to achieve a culturally approved goal.How does this apply to the goal of making money?
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Ritualism
Ritualism-abandon cultural goals but continue to act out the approved means.How does this apply to the goal of making money?
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Retreatism
Retreatism- reject both cultural goals and approved means. “drop out”How does this apply to the goal of making money?
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Rebellion
Rebellion- rebels go beyond retreatism by advocating radical alternatives to the existing social order.How does this apply to the goal of making money?
Merton’s Structural Strain Theory
Goals Means
Conformity Accept Accept
Innovation Accept Reject
Ritualism Reject Accept
Retreatism Reject Reject
Rebellion Replace Replace
Apply Merton’s Structural Strain Theory to school.
Goals Means
Conformity Accept Accept
Innovation Accept Reject
Ritualism Reject Accept
Retreatism Reject Reject
Rebellion Replace Replace
Symbolic Interaction Analysis of Deviance
Labeling Theory
Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory
Hirshi’s Control Theory
Symbolic Interaction Analysis- Labeling Theory
The assertion that deviance and conformity result, not only from what people do, but from how others respond to those actions. The same behavior may be defined in different ways.
Are you deviant if you speed but don’t get caught?
Symbolic Interaction Analysis- Labeling Theory
Primary deviance Initial rule breaking and label assigned
(thief)
Secondary Deviance Person labeled as deviant accepts that label
and therefore continues deviant behavior
Tertiary Deviance Individual has internalized deviant behavior
and relabeled it as not deviant (legalizing marijuana)
S.I. Analysis- Sutherland’s Differential Association
A person’s tendency towards conformity or deviance depends upon relative contact with others who encourage conventional behavior versus those who do not
S.I. Analysis- Hirshi’s Control Theory
Everyone finds some deviance tempting but there are four types of social control:
S.I. Analysis- Hirshi’s Control Theory
Everyone finds some deviance tempting but there are four types of social control: Attachment to other people Commitment to conformity Involvement in activities Belief in cultural norms and values
ATTACHMENT
CONFORMITY
INVOLVEMENT
BELIEF IN NORMS
Social Conflict Analysis
Deviance and Power
Deviance and Capitalism
White-Collar Crime
In your notebook summarize the major principles of each topic and apply this theory to school:
Deviance and Power
Deviance and Capitalism
White-Collar Crime
Social Conflict- Deviance and Power
Norms reflect the interests of the rich and powerfulPowerful have the resources to resist deviant labelsBelief that laws are good and natural Used to mask their political
character
Social Conflict- Deviance and Capitalism
Focus is once again on the power of the elite Explains white collar crime by greed Explains lower class crime by need for
survival
Social Conflict- White Collar Crimes
Crimes committed by persons of high social position in the course of their occupations. More likely to be tried in civil court rather than criminal court. If convicted of criminal crimes they are less likely to go to jail.
Prevalence of WCC in the US
1. Credit Card Fraud2. Embezzlement-State3. Income Tax Fraud4. Corporate Crime5. Mail Fraud-Federal
6. Computer Fraud7. Bank Fraud-Federal8. Embezzlement-Federal9. Defrauding Insurer10. False Advertising
Social Conflict- White Collar Crimes
The American business community lost $50 billion in 1980 to white-collar crime. This was nearly 10 times more than the monetary value of all forms of street crime.Can also cause murder by neglect- pollution, product safety
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