1. DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL
Chapter 7
DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL

2. Define the following vocab words:
Deviance
Negative Deviance
Positive Deviance
Deviant
Social Control
Social Sanctions

3. Give Examples of deviance from your own experiences.
BE CAREFUL IN WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

4. Complete the chart by giving examples of both:
(+) Positive Deviance
(-) Negative Deviance
Wearing a Tux on Well Dressed Wednesday
Charles Manson

5. Give some examples of internalization of norms.
USE EXAMPLES FORM YOUR OWN LIFE.

6. Give examples of external social control for negative behavior.
Formal Sanctions
Informal Sanctions
Gossip
Ridicule
Isolation
Being Shunned
Imprisonment
Low Grades
Fines
Community Service Hours

7. Define the following vocab words:
Anomie
Strain Theory
Control Theory

8. Erode trust. Without this a society can not function properly.
What is the main negative effect of deviance?
Erode trust. Without this a society can not function properly.

9. What are some of the benefits of deviance?
Clarifies norms by exercising social control to defends values
Temporary safety valve (Teens and their clothes)
Increases unity within society or group
Promotes need for a social change

10. Briefly explain Merton’s Theory? (Chart pg 211)
IN ORDER TO REACH A GOAL YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS TO REACH IT. THIS IS SEEN AS CONFORMITY.

11. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each.
Innovation New ideas to allow Criminal Behavior to be successful.
This is the most widespread of all responses.

12. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each.
Ritualism When individuals go through the motions with out really caring what they are doing.
Eg- A teacher that does that same thing everyday.

13. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each.
Retreatism Total feelings of apathy and a loss of caring about goals and/or means.
Eg- Drug addicts, bag ladies, and some homeless people.

14. What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of each.
Rebellion Rejection of means and goals and often substitute their own.
Eg- Cults
Branch Davidians – Caused the Waco standoff.

15. Basic elements of social bonds.
Attachments
Ties to ones parents and other loved ones.
Besides your parents, who would you be attached to?
Parents of a well know teacher, while on vacation.

16. Basic elements of social bonds.
Commitment
The idea that you are dedicated to something or some idea.
What commitments have you made in your life? Are you still dedicated to them?
Married couple on vacation while in Europe.

17. Basic elements of social bonds.
Involvement
Participation in an organization, club, sports, church, or other group.
What are you involved in your life? Will that involvement continue throughout your life or is it temporary?
Participant on the wrestling team.

18. Basic elements of social bonds.
Belief
Ideals that you form and live by. Ideas or thoughts that govern decisions and daily life.
Give at least 3 examples of beliefs you have.
Motto you should live your life by.

19. Define the following vocabulary words:
Differential Association Theory
Labeling Theory
Primary Deviance
Secondary Deviance
Stigma

20. What characteristics affect differential association?
1. Ratio of deviant to non-deviant individuals
2. Whether behavior is practiced by significant others
3. Age of Exposure
What characteristics affect differential association?

21. Give Examples of :
Primary Deviance
Secondary Deviance

22. What is the biggest negative to labeling?
Can cause a person to be denied full social acceptance within a community or group.

23. Define the following vocab words:
VICTIM DISCOUNTING
&
WHITE COLLAR CRIME

24. What are some ways an industrial society defends itself from deviants?
1. Silence critics
2. Classifies people unwilling to work deviants
3. Punish those that threaten private property
4. Punish those that lack respect for authority
5. Conformity is encouraged, when pros out weigh the cons

25. Are races treated differently in the justice system? Why?
Yes, most minorities are treated more harshly.
This can be attributed to less financial means for legal council.
Often due to the educational gap, they will due worse in representing themselves.
Obviously not the case here!!

26. Why are white collar criminals treated with more leniency?
Much of this is due to starting with high social value and status.
It also has to do with the non-violent nature of the crime itself.
In addition to the above, many of these white collar crimes are money related and the individual will be fined to make retribution for the act.
Why are white collar criminals treated with more leniency?

27. Give a definition for the following words:
Crime
Criminal Justice System
Deterrence
Retribution
Incarceration
Rehabilitation
Recidivism

28. True/ False Crime is on the decline in the US.
BOTH ANSWERS CAN BE CORRECT, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

29. What crimes are charted to make up the UCR?
Murder
Forcible Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
GTA- Grand Theft Auto
Arson
Hate Crimes

30. What other reports are there on crime?
NCVS- NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMIZATION SURVEY
WHEN THIS IS COUPLED WITH THE UCR WE GET A VERY CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT CRIME IS LIKE.

31. What has sparked the decline in violent juvenile crime?
Decline in the demand for crack cocaine
Stiffer punishment for repeat offenders
Police getting guns off streets
Increase in the number of mentoring programs

32. What 2 things make deterrents work?
1. The fear people will be caught
This is an internalized deterrent, and is based off ethics and morals.
2. The punishment will be sever.
This is an externalized deterrent, examples would be cutting off someone’s hand when they steal.

33. What is the basis for retribution?
Hammurabi Code.
An eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Why can this not work in the US as we know it?
Top piece to Hammurabi’s Code.

34. What are the reasons for recidivism?
Nature of the offender
Influence of hardened criminals
Stigma of being an ex-con
“Inmates Code” works against them as well
What does this sound familiar to?

35. What are the alternative to prison?
-PRISON WITH PROBATION
-COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
-DIVERSION STRATEGY