SOCY 1004 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Social Learning Theory, Subculture
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Deviance as fun: discuss the hedonistic reasons for why people engage in deviance. Argues that the choice to violate normative standards is a choice we all have and that, for some, this choice represents an enjoyable and exciting alternative. Rarely have sociologists adopted the common sense perspective that deviance is an activity in which the participants engage simply for the pleasure it provides: theories it related to. Similar to rational choice theory to seek gratification when benefits outweigh the costs. Assumes crime is inherent and people are inherently attracted to it. Could also relate to social learning theory since it could be attractive from learning from others who engage. Since it"s seen as encouraged kids smoke too. This relaxed attitude leads to social smoking in the presence of children, which leads to socializing them into smoking. This relates to the social learning theory since young kids observe and imitate their parents actions.
