Lesson 7: Deviance And Conformity

White-collar crime

crime committed by a high status individual in the course of her or his occupation

Violent crime

crime in which violence is either the objective or the means to an end, including : murder, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery

In-Group orientation

individuals follow an orientation away from mainstream society, group identity

Passing

individuals use to negotiate everyday interactions

Tribal Stigma

membership in a discredited or oppressed group ex: minority, racial, sexual orientation

Property crime

not involving violence like: burglary, larceny theft, motor vehicle theft and arson

Lesson Quiz 6. The idea that if a punishment is too severe then people wont commit the crime is related to : a. rehabilitation b. retribution c. incapacitation d. deterrence

Deterrence

Lesson Quiz 1. According to Merton's structural strains theory, an individuals who deals drugs in order to get rich would be called a/an: a. conformist b. innovator c. ritualist d.retreatist

Innovator

Lesson Quiz 4. The efforts of an ex-convict to hide his stigma would be considered: a. in-group orientation b. an involuntary outsider c. deviance avowal d. passing

Passing

Physical Stigma

Physical or mental impairments ex: pregnant, dissabled

Different association theory

States that we learn to be deviant through our associations with deviant peers

Retreatism

Working hard without getting anything

Deviance

a behavior, trait, belief, or other characteristic that violates a norm and causes a negative reaction

Positive deviance

actions considered deviant within a context but later are interpreted as as appropriate or even heroic ex: rosa parks

Stigma

physical or social attribute that devalues a person or group's identity, and which may exclude those who are devalued from normal social interaction

Conflict theorists

power and inequalilty

Self-fulfilling prophecy

prediction that causes itself to come true

Lesson Quiz 5. Burglary, arson, and motor vehicle theft are considered: a. traditional crime b. violent crimes c.white-collar crime d. property crime

property crime

Incapacititation

protect society from criminal by imprisoning or executing them

Rehabilitation

punishment that attempts to reform criminals as part of their penalty

Retribution

punishment that emphasizes retaliation or revelenge

Functionalist

that deviance serves a positive social function by clarifying moral boundaries

Crime

violation of a norm that has been codified into law

Moral Stigma

signs of flawed character ex: addict

Conformity

Given ex: privileged

Rebellion

Going against

Lesson Quiz 2. A student, continually told that he is stupid and will never amount to anything , who eventually drops out of school , is an example of: a. tertiary deviation b. anomie c.self-fulfilling prophecy d. sanctions

Self- Fulfilling prophecy

Lesson Quiz 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stigma according to Gofffman? a.self-imposed b.moral c. tribal d.physical

Self-imposed

Deterrence

an approach to punish that relies on the threat

Innovation

comes up with new means ex: drug dealing

Ritualism

coming up with a new way

Deviance avowal

his or her own labeling process ex: tatted face and body like a skeleton

Symbolic Interactionist

relations and everyday interactions shape defenitions of deviance and influence those who engage in devieant behavior, a negative action

Labeling theory

self-concept and change the way others respond to the labeled person