What’s with these trends? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRHnTFesv7c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB-ydXe38NI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlE-K_FY2Wo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY-ot74cpZQ http://blog.intohigher.com/popular-culture/5-of-the-best-campus-pranks-and-flashmobs-on-youtube/ What do these trends all have in common? Why might people engage in and/or be interested in this type of behaviour? Why might these activities be considered a form of deviance?
Intro to Unit 3: Deviance
What is deviance? Behaviour that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society Can be an impetus for social change Minor instances of deviance occur frequently A deviant is someone who has violated one of the valued standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society (i.e. Hippies)
What makes something deviant? Standards of deviance vary -culture (i.e. Sioux culture) -location (i.e. Church) -Age (i.e. Crying at Fortino’s) -Social Status (i.e. Celebrity) DO! Brainstorm a list of deviant behaviour based on these criteria
Who is deviant? Do not necessarily need to act in a deviant manner Appearance/trait/physical ability may distinguish them from other people in society—may be hard to present a positive image to others (i.e. Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man)
Deviance and social change Society labels people to devalue certain groups—called stigma Violations of norms are dealt with through social control Stigmas can change over time—may become mainstream (i.e. Piercings and tattoos)
Dealing with Deviance: Social Control 2 broad types of social control: -internal social control—developed during socialization process; is within you -external social control—social sanctions—may be positive (i.e. smiles) or negative (i.e. Criticism, imprisonment)
Types of External control Informal sanctions—rewards or punishments that can be applied by most members of a group (i.e. Thanking someone, gossiping about someone) Formal sanctions—imposed by people who have special authority (i.e. Judges, teachers)
Violating sanctions for social change Sometimes groups challenge social norms and face informal and/or formal sanctions to effect change
Trend: Kid shaming Watch these video clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0sSvYUTx4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrAZVnpKFfM What type of social control is evident? What type of sanctions are evident? Do you think this is an effective way of socializing children?
How is deviant behaviour both harmful and beneficial for society? Discussion Question How is deviant behaviour both harmful and beneficial for society?