Deviance and Stigma Concepts Quiz

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What is the term used to describe actions or qualities that explicitly violate cultural norms?

Cultural Deviance

Contextual Norms

Covert Characteristics

Overt Characteristics (correct)

Which concept refers to the beliefs that there are universally true characteristics determining deviance?

Conflict Theory

Social Construction

Essentialism (correct)

Normative Behavior

In context, conflict deviance pertain to____________

Deviation from legal norms only

Disagreement on what is considered deviant (correct)

The universal agreement on norms

Stable definitions of deviance over time

____________ describes attributes like age, race, or religion that may lead to a group facing societal sanctions.

Covert Characteristics Signup and view all the answers

___________ is termed as the cultural phenomenon whereby certain issues become exaggerated in importance due to sensational media coverage.

Moral Panic Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options best characterizes stigmatization in a societal context?

An attribution of negative labels to individuals or groups Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary misconception surrounding the eugenics movement?

Intelligence can be accurately measured. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes stigma?

A mark of disgrace associated with a person or situation. Signup and view all the answers

What type of stigma primarily targets specific social groups?

Tribal Stigma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a consequence of forced sterilization policies under eugenics?

Violation of bodily autonomy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'the other' refer to in sociological terms?

People who challenge or deviate from mainstream culture. Signup and view all the answers

How does moral stigma manifest in society?

By identifying individuals with perceived moral failings. Signup and view all the answers

In conservative societies, how is homosexuality often perceived?

As deviant behavior challenging societal norms. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major implication of labeling individuals as 'deviant'?

Reinforcement of societal norms. Signup and view all the answers

How does eugenics fit into the understanding of disability as deviance in Canadian society?

It seeks to improve the genetic quality of the population. Signup and view all the answers

What role does racial profiling play in the perception of race as deviant?

It treats physical characteristics as indicators of deviance. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the structural advantage given to men and boys in society?

Patriarchal construct Signup and view all the answers

How does social resource impact perceptions of class as deviance?

It highlights the over-representation of lower class in crime statistics. Signup and view all the answers

What effect can stigma surrounding sexual orientation have on individuals?

Heightened feelings of isolation and discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best characterizes moral panic dynamics?

A focused societal alarm over a perceived threat from a specific group. Signup and view all the answers

What does assimilation entail in the context of racial deviance?

Forcing ethnic groups to adopt the dominant culture's norms. Signup and view all the answers

What does misogyny signify in the context of gender as deviance?

Disdain and prejudice against women. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Deviance

Deviance is straying from the norm, which is what a dominant culture considers normal.
Both deviance and norms are socially constructed and constantly changing due to societal evolution.
Overt characteristics are actions or qualities that explicitly violate cultural norms, like fashion choices.
Covert characteristics are unstated qualities that make a group a target for sanctions, like ethnicity or religion.

Stigma

Stigma is a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
It often involves labeling someone as "different" or "less than," making them feel "other."

The Other

"The Other" refers to anything that doesn't fit into the dominant culture and ideology.
Racial deviance, profiling, and assimilation are examples related to race.
Misogyny and the patriarchal construct represent examples related to gender.
Examples related to class include social resources and impression management.
Disability as deviance is illustrated by Eugenics in Canada.

Deviance and Race

Racializing deviance makes ethnic background a covert characteristic, assuming everyone in that group engages in deviant behavior.
Assimilation involves becoming culturally the same as the dominant culture, often seen with immigrants.
Racial profiling assumes physical characteristics can predict involvement in illegal activity, using otherness to justify different treatment.

Gender as Deviant

Misogyny is hatred, contempt, or prejudice against women or girls, rooted in the normalization of male values.
The patriarchal construct refers to social conditions favoring men and boys over women and girls.

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Test your understanding of deviance, stigma, and the concept of 'The Other.' This quiz covers key characteristics of overt and covert deviance, social norms, and the implications of stigma in various contexts. It explores how culture shapes perceptions of difference and societal evolution.