SOC 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Labeling Theory, Corporate Crime, Arson

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Patrick Parnaby

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Deviance: occurs when someone departs from a norm and evokes a negative reaction from others. Law: a norm stipulated and enforced by government bodies. Sanction: the negative reaction that one receives for deviance. Deviance is socially constructed because something"s are no longer viewed as deviant. Deviance up: behaviours that used to be considered acceptable but are now deviant. Meaghan washington, ted: meaghan washington was born with a stutter and struggles to talk in public, however her profession is singing, which she does very well. Disability: a physical or mental problem that keeps people from performing within the range of normal human activity. Invisible disabilities: refers to symptoms not obvious to the onlooker, but can limit daily activities. State crime: state organizational deviance involving the violation of human rights. Moral panic: when people believe that some form of deviance poses a profound threat to society"s well-being. Panic benefits the media, judicial system and politicians.