SOC224 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Differential Association, Ritualism In The Church Of England, List Of Sovereign States By Suicide Rate
2 Mar 2019
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Early 20th century: biological theories of deviance. Mid-20th century: social theories of deviance. Social control theories: social bonds theory, self-control theory, functionalist theories. The social structure creates deviance: determine what structure in society has become dysfunctional to cause people to break the rules. Core assumptions: social structures fulfill functions, society is based on consensus, concern with maintaining the social order, anomie theory: 1) a certain level of deviance is functional: Increases social solidarity: helps determine moral boundaries, tests society"s boundaries, reduces societal tensions. 2) beyond a certain level, deviance is dysfunctional = anomie (normlessness) Social solidarity is essential to most societies: shared goals that lead to a set of shared norms. In times of rapid social change, social solidarity can break down; no clear societal norms/values = anomie i. e. industrial revolution. When social cohesion breaks down and social isolation is great, society loses its traditional social control mechanisms.
