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How does 'social cohesion' influence adherence to social norms?
How does 'social cohesion' influence adherence to social norms?
- It weakens adherence by promoting individualism.
- It strengthens adherence to social norms as it encompasses the degree to which individuals identify with and maintain social rules and connections. (correct)
- It decreases adherence by creating more diverse social connections.
- It has no impact on adherence to social norms.
Which concept suggests that deviance may arise from a lack of clear societal norms or expectations?
Which concept suggests that deviance may arise from a lack of clear societal norms or expectations?
- Social Cohesion
- Strain
- Anomie (correct)
- Normative Behavior
What is the central idea behind functionalist theories of deviance?
What is the central idea behind functionalist theories of deviance?
- Deviance has no impact on societal structures.
- Deviance is always harmful to society.
- Deviance can serve specific social functions and purposes. (correct)
- Deviance is solely determined by individual psychological factors.
How does 'strain' relate to 'anomie' in the context of sociological theory?
How does 'strain' relate to 'anomie' in the context of sociological theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five adaptations to strain described by strain theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five adaptations to strain described by strain theory?
According to opportunity theory of deviance, what is a primary factor influencing delinquent behavior?
According to opportunity theory of deviance, what is a primary factor influencing delinquent behavior?
How does normative behavior relate to social expectations?
How does normative behavior relate to social expectations?
Which concept describes the degree to which individuals identify with and uphold societal norms and connections?
Which concept describes the degree to which individuals identify with and uphold societal norms and connections?
How might a functionalist explain the existence of deviance in society?
How might a functionalist explain the existence of deviance in society?
What is the key difference between 'strain' and 'strain theory'?
What is the key difference between 'strain' and 'strain theory'?
If a person accepts cultural goals but uses illegal means to achieve them, which adaptation to strain is being demonstrated?
If a person accepts cultural goals but uses illegal means to achieve them, which adaptation to strain is being demonstrated?
How does the example of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, relate to sociological theories of deviance?
How does the example of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, relate to sociological theories of deviance?
In the context of 'opportunity theory of deviance,' what crucial element must be present for delinquent behavior to occur?
In the context of 'opportunity theory of deviance,' what crucial element must be present for delinquent behavior to occur?
Which sociological concept explains why some individuals might engage in deviant behavior when they lack the means to achieve socially approved goals?
Which sociological concept explains why some individuals might engage in deviant behavior when they lack the means to achieve socially approved goals?
What is the primary focus of functionalist theories of deviance?
What is the primary focus of functionalist theories of deviance?
How does a society with high social cohesion typically influence individual behavior?
How does a society with high social cohesion typically influence individual behavior?
What distinguishes 'anomie' from 'normative behavior' in sociological terms?
What distinguishes 'anomie' from 'normative behavior' in sociological terms?
Which of the described adaptations to strain involves rejecting both cultural goals and the traditional means of achieving them, while actively seeking to replace them with new goals and means?
Which of the described adaptations to strain involves rejecting both cultural goals and the traditional means of achieving them, while actively seeking to replace them with new goals and means?
According to the functionalist perspective, what role might deviance play in maintaining social stability?
According to the functionalist perspective, what role might deviance play in maintaining social stability?
How can a strong degree of 'social cohesion' impact crime rates within a community?
How can a strong degree of 'social cohesion' impact crime rates within a community?
Flashcards
Functionalist theories of deviance
Functionalist theories of deviance
Theories focusing on potential social purposes of deviance.
Social cohesion
Social cohesion
Degree to which we identify with and maintain social rules and connections.
Normative
Normative
Accepted and expected behavior.
Anomie
Anomie
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Strain
Strain
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Strain theory
Strain theory
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Opportunity theory of deviance
Opportunity theory of deviance
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Study Notes
- Deviance, Crime, and Violence are covered on page 531.
Key Terms
- Functionalist theories of deviance focus on the potential social purposes that deviance serves.
- Social cohesion is the degree to which people identify with and maintain social rules and connections.
- Normative behavior is accepted and expected.
- Anomie is the asocial lack of morals and expectations for behavior that can lead to deviance.
- Strain is stress that results from anomie.
- Strain theory, a functionalist theory, describes five adaptations to strain: conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion.
- Opportunity theory of deviance is a functionalist theory stating delinquency is a function of opportunity and access to delinquent behavior.
Ted Kaczynski Example
- Ted Kaczynski, an example of deviance, quit his job as a professor and lived alone in the woods of Montana.
- He developed an anti-society manifesto and sent homemade bombs through the mail.
- The FBI called him the Unabomber because his identity was unknown.
- He sent letter bombs over 20 years, killing three people and was arrested in 1996.
- Kaczynski currently lives in a federal penitentiary.
January 6, 2021
- On January 6, 2021, the United States experienced one of the greatest acts of rebellion in modern history.
- As Congress began to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, thousands of protesters.
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