CRMN 2030U Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Differential Association, New Criticism, Social Learning Theory
28 Sep 2017
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Do you think theory is practical: yes, no. Helps us explain and understand the world around us working knowledge of deviance is essential. Takes factors from discipline to make theory. Overall, a large tool chest at our disposal! Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Usefulness of a theory may depend on context/ research question. Focus on: process of social construction and typing/ perception and reactions. Inevitably coupled with efforts at social control (bereska, 36) Individual theorists may not personally seek more effective social control of particular behaviour however, positivist theorizing lays the groundwork for those individuals who are seeking more effective social control or plans for a better society (ashley & orenstein, 2001. Dominant theoretical perspective in sociology until mid-twentieth century. Various social structures necessary functions for social order. How breaking a rule helps others realize the importance of it. Finding out when certain rules might/might not work. Looked at structure of society impact of industrialization.
