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What is the theory of reintegrative shaming?
A theory that aims to reduce crime by shaming individuals and then reintegrating them back into society without permanent labels
What is primary deviance?
Initial acts of deviance that have only minor consequences for an individual’s status or relationships in society
What is the policy implication of labeling theory that involves reducing punishment for offenders without legalizing their offenses?
Decriminalization
What is restorative justice?
A process that aims to make amends for wrong actions with those who were affected by the behavior
What is secondary deviance?
Acts of deviance that have major consequences for an individual’s status or relationships in society
Which policy implication of labeling theory involves minimizing the harmful participation of the criminal justice system in the lives of offenders?
Nonintervention
Which of the following is an example of primary deviance?
Speeding
What is the policy implication of labeling theory that involves avoiding the formal processing of offenders?
Diversion
How does reintegrative shaming differ from stigmatization?
Reintegrative shaming reduces crime by encouraging individuals to stop the behavior without labeling and stigmatizing them in society
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Test your knowledge on primary deviance with this informative quiz! Explore the concept of initial acts of deviance and their consequences for an individual's status and relationships in society. Discover how society views and classifies deviant acts and individuals. Use keywords such as deviance, consequences, status, relationships, and society to attract users interested in sociology and criminology.
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