Ch. 10 - The Deviance Dance Flashcards
What do objectivists believe?
The presence of a specific trait is what defines deviance?
What is the objective approach to deviance all about?
The “why” of deviance.
What do subjectivists believe?
Socially constructed dominant moral codes are what define deviance.
What are subjectivists most interested in?
Social processes that underlie deviance.
What are the three elements of the social typing process?
Description, evaluation, and prescription.
What is description?
The label or descriptor that is attached to someone.
What is evaluation?
The judgement that is made based not he description.
What is prescription?
The actions taken in response to evaluations.
What are the 6 elements of social control?
Formal vs. informal, retroactive vs. prospective, regulation of self vs. others.
Where is the deviance dance reflected?
Different points of view, debates, and resistance.
What are 3 human rights?
Human dignity (treated with respect), freedom from discrimination (prohibition of differential treatment), and security of person and property.
What limits are there on freedom of expression?
People can’t spread hate.
What is the Human Rights Watch?
An independent organization that investigates human rights violations.
