26 Questions
How are people discriminated against?
Denied equal access to resources
How are people stereotyped?
Based on appearance or perceived group membership
What prejudices exist?
Prejudice against every minority group
In what ways do racism occur?
Systemic racism and police cooperation
How are people included/excluded from society and what are the reasons for this?
Based on membership in a certain group and deep set ideals
What social challenges exist because of discrimination/prejudice/racism?
Inequality in access to education and healthcare
What is deviance?
Any behavior that violates the expected standard of a group
How do standards of deviance change?
Based on a variety of factors including location, social status, age, and individual societies
What is a deviant?
A person who violates one of the valued standards of conduct within a group or society
What is stigma?
A label used by society to devalue members of a certain group
Why is it hard for individuals to work their way out of a deviant role?
Because once assigned a deviant role, it is very hard to work your way out of it
What do societies rely on to deal with violations of norms?
Various forms of social control to deal with violations of norms
What is the main concept of internal social control?
Doing something because you know it is the right thing
Which of the following is an example of informal sanctions?
Thanking someone for their help
What could be a potential negative effect of public shaming?
Eroding trust in society
According to the Functionalist Perspective, how does deviance occur?
When there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve those goals
What is the main difference between positive and negative external social control?
Positive includes rewards like smiles and words of approval, while negative includes fines and criticism
Why might deviance occur in societies with insufficient avenues for goal achievement?
Because people do 'whatever it takes' to reach their goals
What promotes conformity to social norms?
Strong attachment to groups or individuals
In the context of deviance, what does the Conflict Perspective propose?
The criminal justice system protects the power and privilege of the upper class
What does the Labeling Theory seek to explain?
Why some deviant behavior is not seen as deviant by society
What does the Differential Association Theory emphasize?
The role of primary groups in transmitting deviance
In the context of deviance, what does strong attachment to groups or individuals lead to?
Conformity to social norms
What does the Conflict Perspective, influenced by Marx, posit about the criminal justice system?
It protects the power and privilege of the upper class
What leads to little incentive to follow norms?
Lack of strong attachment to groups or individuals
What is the primary focus of the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective?
How people develop self-concept through socialization
Test your knowledge on discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice with this quiz. Explore different forms of discrimination, how people are stereotyped, and the prejudices that exist against various minority groups.
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