15 Questions
According to Emile Durkheim, what is one of the functions of deviance in society?
Deviance helps define cultural values and norms.
What is one way society can respond to deviance?
By drawing moral boundaries and sanctioning certain behaviors.
What are the three major sociological paradigms that offer different perspectives on deviance?
Functionalism, interactionism, and conflict theories.
According to the Conflict Theory perspective, why are socially deviant individuals often the most powerless?
Because they threaten the interests of the powerful
What is the main focus of the symbolic interactionist approach to deviance?
The impact of social associations
How has the perception of drug abuse changed in recent times?
It is now seen as a disease
According to strain theory, the amount of deviance in a society depends on whether that society has provided sufficient means to achieve culturally defined goals. Which of the following is NOT an example of deviant response to the lack of acceptable means?
Ritualism
According to labeling theory, deviance and conformity are not so much a matter of what you do, but how people label it. Which of the following is an example of primary deviance?
A student skipping school
What is one of the ways that deviance can encourage social change?
By supporting the pursuit of new goals
Which sociological paradigms are useful for understanding deviance?
All of the above
Where is Crash Course Sociology filmed?
Missoula, MT
What is the name of the crowdfunding platform mentioned in the text?
Patreon
Which sociological paradigm focuses on how deviance is constructed?
Symbolic interactionism
Where can we find the inequality of social power?
Across gender, among races, and between groups of different socioeconomic status
What is the name of the animation team that works on Crash Course Sociology?
Thought Cafe
Understanding Primary and Secondary Deviance Quiz: Test your knowledge on the concepts of primary and secondary deviance. Learn how minor rule-breaking behaviors can escalate into more serious deviant behavior based on societal reactions. Explore the impact of punishment and labeling on individuals' self-perception. Challenge your understanding of deviant behavior with this informative quiz.
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