Deviance in Sociology
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What distinguishes mores from other types of norms?

  • Mores are only personal beliefs.
  • Mores are less important than folkways.
  • Mores are strictly enforced by peer pressure.
  • Mores are codified into laws or considered morally significant. (correct)

    • How are deviant behaviors perceived in different cultures?

  • They are universally condemned across all cultures.
  • They are only cultural practices that are not illegal.
  • They will always result in legal penalties.
  • They are socially constructed and defined by societal members. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding juvenile delinquency?

  • It refers to traditional juvenile behavior that is accepted by society.
  • It is always associated with violent crime.
  • It is only considered a serious issue in certain cultures.
  • It is a form of deviance specifically involving children or adolescents. (correct)

    • What can be inferred about public decency standards based on societal mores?

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    Which of the following best describes the nature of deviance?

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    Deviance in Sociology

    • Deviance is broadly defined as violating societal norms, conventions, or morality.
    • It primarily focuses on actions that violate mores.
    • Mores are crucial norms with strong moral implications, often codified as laws.
    • The term "mores" originates from a Roman term meaning "the most respected and sacred custom".
    • An example of a universal more is the requirement to cover genitals and buttocks in public, considered a violation in modern societies.
    • However, views on nakedness varied across cultures; in some pre-modern societies, it was associated with beauty and strength.
    • Mores are essential for maintaining social order.
    • Every society has norms, and violating these norms constitutes deviance.
    • Deviance is socially constructed and relative; there's no universal list of deviant behaviors.
    • Deviance's perception and interpretation depend on context and cultural preconditions within a society.
    • Crime is a prominent form of deviance, involving violations of formally enacted laws.
    • Juvenile delinquency, the violation of legal standards by youth, is also considered a deviant crime in modern societies.

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    Explore the concept of deviance in sociology, focusing on its definition, cultural variations, and the significance of mores. Understand how societal norms shape perceptions of deviant behavior and discover how these norms are crucial for maintaining social order.

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