SOCI 1311 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Jim Crow Laws, Matriarchy, Sexting
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Range of tolerance- the scope of behaviors considered acceptable before defining someone as deviant or conformist. (you can get away with a little bit before getting into trouble) Ex; person who drives exactly the speed limit; teacher"s pet. Ex; drives 40 on the freeway; class clown. Stigma- any characteristic that sets a person apart and disqualifies him/her from the full participation and acceptance in society. Ex; race, sexuality, felon getting a job. Time (hx)- what"s considered deviant at one time in history may not be considered deviant at another time. Place (environment)- you can do certain things in certain places but can"t do those things in another place. Situation (context)- literally what is happening right now (in the moment) Culture- what is acceptable in one culture is considered deviant in another. Ex: red meat; spanking; breastfeeding in public. Genetics (biology)- some of us are born to commit crimes nature position.
