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What is androgyny?
What does the Conflict Theory of Deviance propose?
Powerful groups define deviance and punish deviants to maintain their power.
What is a culture of fear?
A society where people are overly worried about social problems due to media influence.
Who are the discreditable?
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Who are the discredited?
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What is a disidentifier?
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What does gender bending involve?
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What are local scenes?
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What is a prestige symbol?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Stigma and Deviance
- Androgyny: Refers to the coexistence of masculine and feminine traits in appearance or behavior, challenging traditional gender binaries.
- Conflict Theory of Deviance: Proposes that dominant social groups define and enforce norms, labeling behaviors as deviant to maintain their authority and control over marginalized individuals.
Social Dynamics and Fear
- Culture of Fear: Describes a societal state where excessive media-driven anxiety about various risks shapes public perception, leading to insecurity and feelings of helplessness against uncontrollable threats.
Categories of Stigmatized Individuals
- The Discreditable: Refers to individuals with hidden stigmatized traits (such as certain tattoos or sexual preferences) who manage to conceal their deviance from society.
- The Discredited: Encompasses those whose stigmatized attributes are visible or known, such as racial characteristics, leaving them vulnerable to judgment and discrimination.
Stigma Management Techniques
- Disidentifier: Utilizes visual or symbolic elements to divert attention from stigmatized traits, enabling individuals to navigate social interactions more seamlessly.
Gender and Identity Expressions
- Gender Bending: Involves subverting traditional gender expressions through style and behavior, often intended to achieve personal expression and critique societal norms.
- Local Scenes: Refers to specific social communities, like the Birmingham goth scene, which create unique cultural identities anchored to particular geographic locations.
Symbols and Stigma
- Prestige Symbol: Represents items or imagery that communicate social status or desirable characteristics, such as wealth or integrity; e.g., luxury cars as status symbols.
- Stigma: Defined as a detrimental trait or mark that causes individuals to be perceived as untrustworthy or inferior. Erving Goffman identified three stigma categories: physical deformities, character flaws, and association with marginalized groups.
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Explore the key concepts of stigma and deviance, including androgyny, conflict theory, and the culture of fear. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how societal norms shape perceptions of marginalized groups and the dynamics of stigmatization.
