Sociology Chapter on Deviance and Perception Changes
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Which of the following crimes should be punished most severely? (Select one)

  • A phone-based insurance scam that took $26,000 from a family. (correct)
  • A burglary of an unoccupied home that took approximately $8000 in cash, jewelry, and electronics, and resulted in a broken window and door that cost $2000 to fix.

    • Which of the following crimes should be punished most severely? (Select one)

  • A ransomware attack that took $1.5 million from a mid-sized company. (correct)
  • A string of nonviolent home robberies that took a total of $38,000 in property from three families.
  • A corporate scam that took $200 from each victim, with a total of 70,000 victims.
  • A mugging that took $80 cash and a $700 cell phone from a person.

    • What is deviance?

    A violation of contextual, cultural, or social norms.

    How has the perception of marijuana changed over time?

    <p>Historically criminalized, now increasingly accepted for medicinal and recreational use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the criminalization of same-sex intimacy and sexual acts?

    <p>Cultural norms and institutional discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Deviance: Definitions and Contexts

    • Deviance violates contextual, cultural, or social norms.
    • Deviance is relative and may be considered “in the eye of the beholder.”
    • Some actions are universally unacceptable, but many are deviant in certain environments and acceptable in others.
    • Deviance is often associated with negative connotations, but sociological definitions focus on norms rather than judgment.
    • Certain acts of courage may be considered deviant due to their uncommon nature.

    Changing Perceptions of Deviance

    • Marijuana use has been historically associated with immigrants and was criminalized in the 1930s.
    • The War on Drugs further criminalized marijuana, leading to increased incarceration rates.
    • The use of marijuana by influential individuals and its medical applications have led to legalization efforts.
    • LGBTQ+ relationships and gender expression were criminalized in the United States until recent times.
    • Criminalization and institutional discrimination have led to mistreatment and violations of rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.
    • LGBTQ+ individuals were targeted by counterintelligence and harassed for their sexual orientation.

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    Explore the complex nature of deviance and how societal norms shape our understanding of acceptable behavior. This quiz delves into historical contexts, such as the evolution of marijuana legalization and changing views on LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting the relative nature of deviance. Test your knowledge on the sociological definitions and implications of these concepts.

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