bellwork 11-3 what does deviant mean to you? – define it in your own words. – list at least one...
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Bellwork 11-3
• What does deviant mean to you?– Define it in your own words.– List at least one example (does not have to be
shared with the class.)
Social Deviance• Deviance: behavior that violates significant
social norms• Occasional violations are unavoidable • Not all violations are considered deviant acts –
depends on the situation• What is considered deviant can change over time &
varies from society to society
Social Deviance
• To be considered deviant…–Must first be detected committing a
deviant act–Must be stigmatized by society• Stigma = mark of social disgrace that sets the
deviant apart from the rest of society– Examples: prison uniforms, negative social
reactions
The Social Functions of Deviance
• Clarifying norms: defines boundaries of acceptable behavior– Punishments & consequences
The Social Functions of Deviance
• Unifying the Groups: line between conforming members & outcasts– Reinforces community & shared values
The Social Functions of Deviance
• Diffusing tension: minor acts allow individuals to relieve tension without disrupting society– Protests & demonstrations
The Social Functions of Deviance
• Promoting Social Change: identify problem areas and authorities can work to fix them.
The Social Functions of Deviance
• Providing jobs: judges, lawyers, police, prison officials, criminologists, etc.
Social Deviance TheoriesPerspective Theory Description + example
Functionalist Strain
Conflict Conflict
Interactionist Control
Cultural Transmission
Labeling
Identify a deviant act that you have done and use one of theories to explain why you committed that deviant act.
Social Deviance Theories
• Functionalist Perspective– Strain Theory- • Views deviance as the natural outgrowth of the values,
norms, and structure of society.
Social Deviance Theories
• Conflict Perspective–Conflict Theory• Competition and social inequality lead to deviance.
Conflict Theory
1. Ruling classes label any behavior that threatens their power base as deviant.
2. Ruling class explains deviance as a problem found among the lower classes.
3. Law enforcement is primarily directed towards crimes committed by lower classes.– Thus, people without power do not necessarily
commit more crime, but the types of crimes most likely to be detected and punished.