SOC101R Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Social Control Theory, Major Force, Social Control
6 Dec 2016
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The social foundations of: all behaviour is shaped by society, deviance varies according to cultural norms, people become deviant as others define them that way, both rule-making and rule-breaking involve social power. Functionalist perspective: society is the source of definitions of deviance, deviance functions to , unify society, show what is allowed or not allowed, call attention to flaws in the system, promote social adaptation. Conflict perspective: deviance is determined by those in power, 2 approaches , pluralist position: various individuals & groups compete to have their definitions accepted, critical school: economic elite is the major force behind definitions. Social groups create deviance by : making rules, applying those rules to particular people , labelling them outsiders. How definitions exist (very much rooted in si) The reaction of others is crucial in deciding who is and is not a deviant. Those who commit deviant acts and get away with it. Sociological theories: merton"s strain theory (theory of anomie) .
