1. SELF TEST What does it mean to be deviant?
Is deviance a positive or negative term?
Why?
Why are we so uncomfortable with deviance?

2. DO I FIT IN OR AM I A DEVIANT??
BIG IDEA:
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHY DO WE CARE SO MUCH
ABOUT THOSE WHO DEVIATE?
DEVIANCE
SOCIETAL NORMS :

3. Societal Norms are also enforced through ____________________
Both ____________________________
SANCTIONS, however, ____________________________
_______________________________________________________

4. Behavior, beliefs, or conditions that are recognized as
DEVIANCE:
Behavior, beliefs, or conditions that are recognized as

5. BIG IDEA: THERE IS TECHNICALLY ______________________
______________________________________________
IT IS A ______________________ DESIGNED
TO _____________________________ THOSE WHO
________________________________________
BIG IDEA:

6. Sociological understandings about deviance:
1. Recognizes that established rules and norms are _________________________________________________
2.An individual considered “________________” by one category of people may be seen as “___________________” in another group
3. _____________________________________ determine what is right and wrong, _____________________________
4. Recognizes that not all behaviors are _________________________________________________

7. The critical variable in the study of deviance, then, _____________
__________________________________ - Kai T. Erikson (1964)

8. What does it take to be labeled a DEVIANT?
GETTING “____________________”
2. BEING _____________________
Goal of stigmatizing: 1. 2.

9. What social function does deviance serve?
1. Unifying the group:
2. Clarifies norms:

10. FIVE Theories about the origin of Deviant behavior:

11. When that bond is broken, _________________________________.
Cultural Transmission Theory. ____________________________________Your primary socialization group gives you their values and norms. You accept them as__________________
2. Social Control Theory: Hirschi
Deviance is more apt to occur when a person’s (or group’s) _________________________.
Social norms are typically solidified because of _______________________________.
When that bond is broken, _________________________________.

12. 3. Opportunity Theory
• People are more likely to participate in deviance if __________________________
__________________________________________
Deviant Social Groups and Networks •

13. 4. Labeling Theory
Everyone engages in deviant behavior _______________________________.
_______________________ is most significant in deviance.
A person may become deviant because
_________________________________
________________________________ (similar to looking glass theory / self-fulfilling prophecy).

14. Yes…it does: Sociologically

15. 5. Conflict theories about Deviance
Traditionally in America: Rich (Ideal) v. Poor (Deviant).
Structural Strain Theory (MERTON): Society sets goals for behavior.

16. Structural Strain Theory (MERTON): Society _____________________.
5 possible reactions to societies goals
CONFORMITY:
INNOVATION: ____________________
_______________________________________ (keep the goal; reject the method = e.g. quit college & start a company)

17. 5. Rebellion: 3. RITUALISM: ___________________________
__________________________________________so that it looks like you are still trying to achieve the goals.
4. Retreatism:
5. Rebellion:

18. Merton’s Structural Strain Theory
Cultural goals
accepted?
Culturally acceptable method to achieve them?
Conformity
Innovate
Ritualism
Retreatism
Rebellion

19. Sociological Theories of Deviance
Functionalism
Occurs when attachment to social bonds is diminished
SOCIAL CONTROL (HIRSHI)
Deviance creates social cohesion (us v them)
OPPORTUNITY THEORY
Deviance results from structural strains in society.
STRUCTURAL STRAIN THEORY (MERTON)
Symbolic Interaction
Those with the power to assign deviant labels create deviance.
Deviance is learned behavior.
CULTURAL TRANSMISSION THEORY
Deviance results from social labeling
LABELING THEORY
Conflict Theory
(Marx)
Elite deviance goes largely unpunished.
Dominant classes control the definition of deviance
Deviance results from inequality in society.

20. Good News for Deviants!! No Bullying: _______________________________
Society is working harder to “tolerate” those previously labeled as deviants:
No Bullying: _______________________________
_______________________________________________
Non-Conformity Celebrated: it is becoming more socially
______________________________________________
Inclusion in Education: The law now says that children must be __________________________________ ______________________________
Bias and Hate Crime legislation: Attacks on people because of their backgrounds or lifestyles are now viewed as more serious crimes.