DEVIANCE

What is it??? The recognized violation of cultural norms. Behavior Beliefs Conditions

What are the Social Foundations of Deviance?

Social Foundations of Deviance Deviance varies according to cultural norms.

Social Foundations of Deviance Deviance varies according to cultural norms. People become deviant as others define them that way

Social Foundations of Deviance Deviance varies according to cultural norms. People become deviant as others define them that way Both rule making and rule breaking involves power.

Structural Functional Analysis of Deviance Emile Durkheim Robert Merton

Structural Functional Analysis- Durkheim What functions does deviance serve?

Structural Functional Analysis- Durkheim What functions does deviance serve? Affirms cultural norms and values. Responding to deviance clarifies moral boundaries. Responding to deviance promotes social unity. Deviance can encourage social change.

Structural Functional Analysis- Merton’s Structural Strain Theory Societies have "goals" guiding how life ought to be. Society also instructs us as to the correct “means” to achieve those goals. The scope and character of deviance depends on how well society provides the institutionalized means to achieve cultural goals

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory "Success is a journey, not a destination." Describe the goal of the American Dream and the legitimate means to achieve that goal.

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory "Success is a journey, not a destination." Let’s say that making $$$ is a goal of the American Dream.

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Conformity Conformity- pursuing conventional goals through approved means. How does this apply to the goal of making money?

Conformity is the only model that is not deviant

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Innovation Innovation- using unconventional means to achieve a culturally approved goal. How does this apply to the goal of making money?

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Ritualism Ritualism-abandon cultural goals but continue to act out the approved means. How does this apply to the goal of making money?

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Retreatism Retreatism- reject both cultural goals and approved means. “drop out” How does this apply to the goal of making money?

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory- Rebellion Rebellion- rebels go beyond retreatism by advocating radical alternatives to the existing social order. How does this apply to the goal of making money?

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory GoalsMeans ConformityAccept InnovationAcceptReject RitualismRejectAccept RetreatismReject RebellionReplace

Apply Merton’s Structural Strain Theory to school. GoalsMeans ConformityAccept InnovationAcceptReject RitualismRejectAccept RetreatismReject RebellionReplace

Symbolic Interaction Analysis of Deviance Labeling Theory Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory Hirshi’s Control Theory

Symbolic Interaction Analysis- Labeling Theory The assertion that deviance and conformity result, not only from what people do, but from how others respond to those actions. The same behavior may be defined in different ways. Are you deviant if you speed but don’t get caught?

Symbolic Interaction Analysis- Labeling Theory Primary deviance Initial rule breaking and label assigned (thief) Secondary Deviance Person labeled as deviant accepts that label and therefore continues deviant behavior Tertiary Deviance Individual has internalized deviant behavior and relabeled it as not deviant (legalizing marijuana)

S.I. Analysis- Sutherland’s Differential Association A person’s tendency towards conformity or deviance depends upon relative contact with others who encourage conventional behavior versus those who do not

S.I. Analysis- Hirshi’s Control Theory Everyone finds some deviance tempting but there are four types of social control:

S.I. Analysis- Hirshi’s Control Theory Everyone finds some deviance tempting but there are four types of social control: Attachment to other people Commitment to conformity Involvement in activities Belief in cultural norms and values

ATTACHMENT

CONFORMITY

INVOLVEMENT

BELIEF IN NORMS

Social Conflict Analysis Deviance and Power Deviance and Capitalism White-Collar Crime

In your notebook summarize the major principles of each topic and apply this theory to school: Deviance and Power Deviance and Capitalism White-Collar Crime

Social Conflict- Deviance and Power Norms reflect the interests of the rich and powerful Powerful have the resources to resist deviant labels Belief that laws are good and natural Used to mask their political character

Social Conflict- Deviance and Capitalism Focus is once again on the power of the elite Explains white collar crime by greed Explains lower class crime by need for survival

Social Conflict- White Collar Crimes Crimes committed by persons of high social position in the course of their occupations. More likely to be tried in civil court rather than criminal court. If convicted of criminal crimes they are less likely to go to jail.

Prevalence of WCC in the US 1. Credit Card Fraud 2. Embezzlement- State 3. Income Tax Fraud 4. Corporate Crime 5. Mail Fraud-Federal 6. Computer Fraud 7. Bank Fraud- Federal 8. Embezzlement- Federal 9. Defrauding Insurer 10. False Advertising

Social Conflict- White Collar Crimes The American business community lost $50 billion in 1980 to white-collar crime. This was nearly 10 times more than the monetary value of all forms of street crime. Can also cause murder by neglect- pollution, product safety

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