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Social Deviance

Social Deviance. Definition. Individuals do not always internalize every norm of a society There are always individuals who break rules of their society or group Behavior that violates significant social norms is called deviance. The Nature of Deviance.

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Social Deviance

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  1. Social Deviance

  2. Definition • Individuals do not always internalize every norm of a society • There are always individuals who break rules of their society or group • Behavior that violates significant social norms is called deviance.

  3. The Nature of Deviance • Violation of norms is often unavoidable • Not all norm violations are considered deviant acts • Deviant behavior varies from cultures, time periods, and societies: • Murder is illegal, but is judged differently if a police officer kills someone in the line of duty • Divorce is legal in the United States but prohibited in the Philippines • All businesses used to be closed on Sunday, but now it has become more acceptable for businesses to be open.

  4. Labeling Deviance To be considered a deviant an individual must: • Be detected committing a deviant act (known to other people) • Be stigmatized by society *A stigma is a mark of social disgrace that sets the deviant apart from the rest of society

  5. Stigma • A stigma is a mark of social disgrace that is used as a form of social control • EX: Having a criminal record labels you to the working world that you are a criminal • A stigma can also be a negative social reaction that resultsfrom being a social deviant • EX: labeling someone as “spoiled rotten” or with a bad reputation

  6. 5 Social Functions of Deviance • Clarifies Norms: Sets the boundaries of acceptable behaviors • Unifies Groups: Determines who is a conforming member of society and who is not • Diffuses Tension: Allows individuals to relieve tension related to their unhappiness with society • Promotes Social Change: When large numbers of people violate norms, it is an indication that something in society needs to be changed • Provides Jobs: Judges, lawyers, police officers, prison workers, crime reporters are all required because social deviance exists

  7. Crime • Crime affects everyone’s lives, either directly or indirectly • A crime is an act that is labeled as such by those in authority, is prohibited by law, and is punishable by the government.

  8. Types of Crimes • Violent Crimes: murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault • Crime Against Property: burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson • Victimless Crime: prostitution, illegal gambling, illegal drug use, vagrancy • White Collar Crime: fraud, tax evasion, embezzlement, price fixing • Organized Crime: Crime syndicate large-scale organizations that control business through violence (mafia)

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