SELF TEST• What does it mean to be

deviant?

• Is deviance a positive or negative term?

• Why?

• Why are we so uncomfortable with deviance?

DO I FIT IN OR AM I A DEVIANT??

BIG IDEA:

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHY DO WE CARE SO MUCHABOUT THOSE WHO DEVIATE?

DEVIANCESOCIETAL NORMS :

Societal Norms are also enforced through

____________________Both

____________________________

SANCTIONS, however, ____________________________

_______________________________________________________

Behavior, beliefs, or conditions that are

recognized as

DEVIANCE:

THERE IS TECHNICALLY ____________________________________________________________________

IT IS A ______________________ DESIGNEDTO _____________________________ THOSE WHO

________________________________________

BIG IDEA:

1. Recognizes that established rules and norms are _________________________________________________

2.An individual considered “________________” by one category of people may be seen as “___________________” in another group

3. _____________________________________ determine what is right and wrong, _____________________________

4. Recognizes that not all behaviors are _________________________________________________

Sociological understandings about deviance:

The critical variable in the study of deviance, then, _______________________________________________- Kai T. Erikson (1964)

What does it take to be labeled a DEVIANT?

1. GETTING “____________________”

Goal of stigmatizing:1. 2.

2. BEING _____________________

What social function does deviance serve?

• 1. Unifying the group:

• 2. Clarifies norms:

FIVE Theories about the origin

of Deviant behavior:

1. Cultural Transmission Theory.____________________________________Your primary socialization group gives you their values and norms. You accept them as__________________

2. Social Control Theory: HirschiDeviance is more apt to occur when a person’s

(or group’s) _________________________. Social norms are typically solidified because

of _______________________________. When that bond is broken,

_________________________________.

3. Opportunity Theory

• People are more likely to participate in deviance if __________________________

__________________________________________

Deviant Social Groups and Networks

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4. Labeling Theory• Everyone engages in deviant behavior

_______________________________.• _______________________ is most

significant in deviance.• A person may become deviant because _________________________________________________________________

(similar to looking glass theory / self-fulfilling prophecy).

Yes…it does: Sociologically

5. Conflict theories about Deviance

Traditionally in America: Rich (Ideal) v. Poor (Deviant).

Structural Strain Theory (MERTON):

Society sets goals for behavior.

Structural Strain Theory (MERTON):

Society _____________________.

• 5 possible reactions to societies goals1. CONFORMITY:

2. INNOVATION: ___________________________________________________________

(keep the goal; reject the method = e.g. quit college & start a company)

3. RITUALISM: ___________________________

__________________________________________so that it looks like you are still trying to achieve the goals.

4. Retreatism:

• 5. Rebellion:

Merton’s Structural Strain TheoryCultural goals

accepted?Culturally acceptable

method to achieve them?

ConformityInnovate

Ritualism

Retreatism

Rebellion

Sociological Theories of Deviance

Functionalism

1. Occurs when attachment to social bonds is diminished

SOCIAL CONTROL (HIRSHI)2. Deviance creates social cohesion (us v them)

OPPORTUNITY THEORY3. Deviance results from structural strains in society.

STRUCTURAL STRAIN THEORY (MERTON)

Symbolic Interaction

Those with the power to assign deviant labels create deviance.

Deviance is learned behavior.CULTURAL TRANSMISSION THEORY

Deviance results from social labelingLABELING THEORY

Conflict Theory(Marx)

Elite deviance goes largely unpunished.Dominant classes control the definition of deviance

Deviance results from inequality in society.

Good News for Deviants!!Society is working harder to “tolerate” those previously labeled

as deviants:

1. No Bullying: ______________________________________________________________________________

2. Non-Conformity Celebrated: it is becoming more socially______________________________________________1. Inclusion in Education: The law now says that children

must be ________________________________________________________________

2. Bias and Hate Crime legislation: Attacks on people because of their backgrounds or lifestyles are now viewed as more serious crimes.