Exploring Deviance

Which of the following best describes deviance?

What is an example of positive deviation?

How do social norms differ throughout society and between cultures?

What happens to the collective perception of deviance as society's understanding of social norms changes over time?

Is deviance relative to the place and time of the act?

Who is considered the first true sociological functionalist?

Who influenced Talcott Parsons' early work?

What are the 4 uses of deviance in a society according to functionalism?

Who is considered the father of social conflict theory?

According to Travis Hirschi, individuals are more likely to choose crime if they have strong social bonds.

According to Jack P. Gibbs, any attempt to get an individual to do or refrain from doing something can be considered social control.

According to symbolic interactionism, individuals construct meaning via the communication process. True or False?

What is labeling theory based on?

How does labeling theory explain deviant behavior?

According to interactionist theory, deviance is best explained by

According to Howard Becker's labelling theory, deviance is

The consequences of labelling on an individual or group can lead to

Deviance is a result of

The process of labelling and the stigma caused by it can escalate a small deviation into something more serious and long-lasting. This is known as

Deviance is relative to the place and time of the act.
Social norms differ throughout society and between cultures.
As society's understanding of social norms changes over time, the collective perception of deviance also changes.

Emile Durkheim is considered the first true sociological functionalist.
Talcott Parsons' early work was influenced by Max Weber.
According to functionalism, deviance has four uses in a society:
- Affirming norms
- Promoting social unity
- Encouraging innovation
- Providing a safety valve for pent-up emotions

Karl Marx is considered the father of social conflict theory.
According to Travis Hirschi, individuals are less likely to choose crime if they have strong social bonds.

According to Jack P. Gibbs, any attempt to get an individual to do or refrain from doing something can be considered social control.
According to symbolic interactionism, individuals construct meaning via the communication process.

Labeling theory is based on the idea that deviance is a result of the labels given to individuals by society.
According to labeling theory, deviance is not inherent in the act itself, but rather in the reaction of others to the act.
Deviance is best explained by the interaction between the individual and society.
Howard Becker's labeling theory states that deviance is a result of the labeling process, not the act itself.
The consequences of labeling on an individual or group can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the individual adapts to the label and becomes more deviant.
This process is known as deviance amplification, where the labeling and stigma can escalate a small deviation into something more serious and long-lasting.