SOCB50H3 : Deviane and Social Control, By Linda Deutschmann. Very helpful.
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Chapter 1 j issues in the study of deviance. Typical reasons for studying deviance discussed below, along with some indication of how each motive van affect the enterprise of understanding deviance. N vicarious experience: living (in our heads) the more apparently more exciting or interesting lives of. N others or by investigating them and discovering that our lives are preferable (we can use to enrich our lives) Fascination with deviance indirect way of coping with forbidden urges most of us suppress as we group up. Eg: once in a while, stop trying to be right all the time. Sensual attractions seduce some ppl into deviance, entice some into voyeurism and inspire others to seek increased understanding through careful research. N vicarious living is a habit our culture reinforces j tv ratings prove that watching conniving ppl treat each other badly more interesting than watching orderly ppl be good, responsible citizens.
