SOC10722 Study Guide - Final Guide: Intersubjectivity, Grounded Theory, Visual Impairment
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The format of the final exam will be similar (although not identical) to that of the two mid-terms. About 50-60% of the exam will focus on the readings and presentations since the second mid-term, the rest will be comprehensive. Key concepts from the final third of the course. *deviance = a social construction that describes behavior that deviates from socially approved norms. How deviance is situated in society: it could be a religious problem. Needs spiritual remediation: it could be a physical health problem. Needs medical attention: it could be a mental health problem. Needs therapy or medication: it could be a legal problem. Failure to abide by rules and accept authority. Four theories of deviance: *social strain theory = theory that deviance is likely under conditions of anomie, when social norms are: weak, absent, conflicting, or ambiguous. Deviance is understood as the pursuit of legitimate goals by non-legitimate means.
