5 Questions
What is the recognized violation of cultural norms?
Deviance
Which theory of deviance focuses on the social foundations of deviance?
Structural-functional theories
What is the violation of society’s formally enacted criminal law?
Crime
What is the attempt by society to regulate people’s thoughts and behavior?
'Social control'
What do deviant actions or attitudes have in common?
'They cause us to think of another person as an outsider.'
Study Notes
Deviance and Social Norms
- Deviance is the recognized violation of cultural norms.
- Social Deviance Theory focuses on the social foundations of deviance.
Types of Deviance
- Crime is the violation of society's formally enacted criminal law.
- Social Control is the attempt by society to regulate people's thoughts and behavior.
Characteristics of Deviant Actions
- Deviant actions or attitudes have in common the fact that they violate social norms and expectations.
Test your knowledge on deviance by defining key terms, exploring biological and psychological explanations, discussing social foundations, and applying various sociological theories. Reflect on the questions to deepen your understanding of deviance and its societal implications.
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