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