SELF TEST What does it mean to be deviant? Is deviance a positive or negative term? Why? Why are we so uncomfortable with deviance?

DO I FIT IN OR AM I A DEVIANT?? BIG IDEA: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHY DO WE CARE SO MUCH ABOUT THOSE WHO DEVIATE? DEVIANCE SOCIETAL NORMS :

Societal Norms are also enforced through ____________________ Both ____________________________ SANCTIONS, however, ____________________________ _______________________________________________________

Behavior, beliefs, or conditions that are recognized as DEVIANCE: Behavior, beliefs, or conditions that are recognized as

BIG IDEA: THERE IS TECHNICALLY ______________________ ______________________________________________ IT IS A ______________________ DESIGNED TO _____________________________ THOSE WHO ________________________________________ BIG IDEA:

Sociological understandings about deviance: 1. Recognizes that established rules and norms are _________________________________________________ 2.An individual considered “________________” by one category of people may be seen as “___________________” in another group 3. _____________________________________ determine what is right and wrong, _____________________________ 4. Recognizes that not all behaviors are _________________________________________________

The critical variable in the study of deviance, then, _____________ __________________________________ - Kai T. Erikson (1964)

What does it take to be labeled a DEVIANT? GETTING “____________________” 2. BEING _____________________ Goal of stigmatizing: 1. 2.

What social function does deviance serve? 1. Unifying the group: 2. Clarifies norms:

FIVE Theories about the origin of Deviant behavior:

When that bond is broken, _________________________________. Cultural Transmission Theory. ____________________________________Your primary socialization group gives you their values and norms. You accept them as__________________ 2. Social Control Theory: Hirschi Deviance is more apt to occur when a person’s (or group’s) _________________________. Social norms are typically solidified because of _______________________________. When that bond is broken, _________________________________.

3. Opportunity Theory • People are more likely to participate in deviance if __________________________ __________________________________________ Deviant Social Groups and Networks •

4. Labeling Theory Everyone engages in deviant behavior _______________________________. _______________________ is most significant in deviance. A person may become deviant because _________________________________ ________________________________ (similar to looking glass theory / self-fulfilling prophecy).

Yes…it does: Sociologically

5. Conflict theories about Deviance Traditionally in America: Rich (Ideal) v. Poor (Deviant). Structural Strain Theory (MERTON): Society sets goals for behavior.

Structural Strain Theory (MERTON): Society _____________________. 5 possible reactions to societies goals CONFORMITY: INNOVATION: ____________________ _______________________________________ (keep the goal; reject the method = e.g. quit college & start a company)

5. Rebellion: 3. RITUALISM: ___________________________ __________________________________________so that it looks like you are still trying to achieve the goals. 4. Retreatism: 5. Rebellion:

Merton’s Structural Strain Theory Cultural goals accepted? Culturally acceptable method to achieve them? Conformity Innovate Ritualism Retreatism Rebellion

Sociological Theories of Deviance Functionalism Occurs when attachment to social bonds is diminished SOCIAL CONTROL (HIRSHI) Deviance creates social cohesion (us v them) OPPORTUNITY THEORY Deviance results from structural strains in society. STRUCTURAL STRAIN THEORY (MERTON) Symbolic Interaction Those with the power to assign deviant labels create deviance. Deviance is learned behavior. CULTURAL TRANSMISSION THEORY Deviance results from social labeling LABELING THEORY Conflict Theory (Marx) Elite deviance goes largely unpunished. Dominant classes control the definition of deviance Deviance results from inequality in society.

Good News for Deviants!! No Bullying: _______________________________ Society is working harder to “tolerate” those previously labeled as deviants: No Bullying: _______________________________ _______________________________________________ Non-Conformity Celebrated: it is becoming more socially ______________________________________________ Inclusion in Education: The law now says that children must be __________________________________ ______________________________ Bias and Hate Crime legislation: Attacks on people because of their backgrounds or lifestyles are now viewed as more serious crimes.