Understanding Deviance in Everyday Life
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How do sociologists view deviance based on the text?

  • Some deviant actions can lead to positive social change (correct)
  • Deviance is always bad and should be discouraged
  • All deviant actions are considered inherently negative
  • Sociologists ignore deviant activities

    • What is the main characteristic of informal deviance?

  • It violates formal laws
  • It goes against social norms without necessarily leading to legal consequences (correct)
  • It is considered positive deviance
  • It always results in legal penalties

    • What is social control described as in society?

  • A tool for encouraging deviant behavior
  • A set of rules and standards that keep individuals bound to conventional norms (correct)
  • Anarchy
  • A mechanism to promote rebellion

    • What are informal sanctions based on the information provided?

    <p>Reactions in face-to-face interactions indicating approval or disapproval of conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do positive sanctions refer to?

    <p>Rewards given for conforming to norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does deviance play in everyday life?

    <p>Setting boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does location influence the perception of deviant behavior?

    <p>Location can change whether an act is considered deviant or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William Graham Sumner, what is deviance?

    <p>Violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes formal deviance?

    <p>Actions explicitly prohibited by laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Becker (1963) suggest deviant behavior is labeled?

    <p>It depends on factors like location, audience, and the individual committing the act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What real-life example is provided for formal deviance in the text?

    <p>Engaging in theft or robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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