Sociology 2152A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Kabaddi, Immorality, Corporate Branding
5 Nov 2013
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Thought of the day: the pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Today: pg 145-169 (slides up to performance enhancing substances) Deviance the actions, traits or ideas that fall outside a range of acceptance as determined by people with the power to enforce norms in a social world. We use the term deviance to emphasize the socially constructed and socially defined nature of deviance. It is a continual reminder that what we define as normal and as deviant varies depending on the time the place and the social context. Deviance involves a rejection of accepted goals or the means of achieving goals in society. Controlled by getting tough and enforcing more rules more strictly. Is caused by faulty socialization or inconsistencies in the social system. We need more rules to stop this stuff in sports sf approach to deviance in sports. Actions that interfere with the interests of those with economic power.
