DEVIANCE AND CRIME
Deviance Behavior which violates social norms. Examples???
Deviance (cont.) How is deviance relevant to sociology? It varies from culture to culture. Examples??? It varies through the course of time within a culture Examples??
Deviance (cont.) How does someone become deviant in a society? The behavior is seen as deviant and stigmatized by society. Stigma: A mark of social disgrace that sets the deviant apart from society. What are some examples in our culture?
Theories on Deviance Cultural-Transmission Theory Deviance is learned through interacting with others (as is non-deviant behavior). Everyone is a conformist. It all depends on the differential association: The more deviance within the environment, the more deviant interactions will occur.
Theories on Deviance (cont.) Control Theory Deviance is a natural occurrence. Conformity is key to social control. Those with weak ties to the “good community” become deviant.
Theories on Deviance (cont.) Conflict Theory Competition and social inequality creates deviance.
Theories on Deviance (cont.) Labeling Theory Deviance is a result of being labeled deviance. Primary Deviance: First acts of deviance that goes unnoticed at first which leads to being labeled. Secondary Deviance: Accepting the label as true to who the deviant has become
Theories on Deviance (cont.) Structural-Strain Theory (Robert Merton) Deviance is a result of not being able to reach a value within an environment. This results in societal norms becoming unclear. This is known as Anomie.
Crime Any act that is labeled as such by those in authority, is prohibited by law, and is punishable by the government.
The Existence of Crime Today American History-Lawlessness?? Chain reaction today? Crime leads to fear which leads to crime??
Types of Crime Part I Offenses (Index Crimes): Four Violent Crimes Murder Rape Battery/Aggravated Assault Robbery
Types of Crime (cont.) Part I Offenses (Index Crimes): Four Property Crimes Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson
Types of Crime (cont.) Part I Offenses (Index Crimes): What are the current stats of the Uniform Crime Report?
Types of Crime (cont.) Victimless Crime: A crime not directed at another person, but rather at the individual committing the crime. Examples?? Is this misleading?
Types of Crime (cont.) White-Collar Crime: Crime committed by an individual or a group of high social status in the course of their professional lives. Examples?? How can we minimize white-collar crime?
Types of Crime (cont.) Organized Crime: Crimes committed by a crime syndicate, large scale groups which pursue illegal activity as a means of business. Examples??
Types of Crime (cont.) Characteristics of Crime Syndicates: Hierarchical “Family”-oriented Ran by “Omerta” Fronted by legitimate businesses
Who’s to Blame for Minority Juvenile Crime? Each group needs to provide 3 specific points to support your view: Minority Community Mainstream Society and the Media Individuals committing the crimes Parents
The Justice System: What’s the best way to continue to deter criminal activity within the justice system? Revise the law (de-criminalize v. stricter law) Reform the police Reform the courts Reform the prisons (punish v. rehabilitate)
A.Who’s to Blame for Minority Juvenile Crime? Each group needs to provide 3 specific points to support your view and 1 con for the other 3: A.Who’s to Blame for Minority Juvenile Crime? The Minority Community/ Environment Mainstream Society and the Media Individuals committing the crimes Parents of the criminals B.The Justice System: What’s the best way to continue to deter criminal activity within the justice system? 1) Revise the law (de-criminalize v. stricter law) 2) Reform the police 3) Reform the courts 4) Reform the prisons(punish v. rehabilitate)