SOCB50H3 Lecture Notes - Malum Prohibitum, European Space Operations Centre, Physiognomy
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Behaviors, ideas & attributes (physical) that illicit a negative reaction, one of disapproval. Negative reaction can be strong or subtle. Directly opposed to behavior that is approved of. Behavior, attribute or idea that is widely viewed as being acceptable (and often desirable) at a particular place and time. Norms are relationship product of social relations (interaction b/t people) Operate within a different interrelated scales (micro & macro) Are often inscribed in space, including the space of the body. Contextual, specific to a time and space in culture & historically. 2 general deviance perspectives with regards to norms. They fall within a range (o----s: objectivist (positivist) Take social norms as given and natural: assume widespread consensus. And how people can be made to conform. To be correct or normal again: subjectivist (humanist) Do not take social norms as natural, given norms are a product of social relations. Do not assume widespread consensus acknowledge conflict and dissent.
