SOCI 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Differential Association, Symbolic Interactionism, Labeling Theory
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Deviance- departs from the norm; varying degrees; based on social and cultural norms; what behaviors are considered criminal vary between cultures (body modifications). Functionalism: deviance helps clarify boundaries, promotes social cohesion. Stru(cid:272)tural strai(cid:374) theor(cid:455): a(cid:374)d i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s positio(cid:374) i(cid:374) so(cid:272)ial stru(cid:272)tures effe(cid:272)ts deviance. Innovators reject means, ritualists reject goals, retreatist reject both and rebels create new goals and means. Conflict theory: rules and punishments applied unequally; social control conformity and social cohesion; Differential association theory: we learn deviant behavior through interactions. Labeling theory: deviance is determined by the social context of an act; sticky labels; internalizing labels; self-fulfilling prophesy. Stigma: stigmas are only a problem in situations that recognize them (being black in a non-racist environment carries no stigma). In-group orientation: rejecting the standards that mark them as deviant. Outsiders choose to be in deviant groups and deviance avowal is when people self- identify as deviant (alcoholics).
