Chapter 6: Deviance

Question 1

deviance

Answer 1

behavior that violates the standards of society, people not acting right

Question 2

the three perspectives on deviance

Answer 2

1- functionalist: deviance is responsive
2- conflict: deviance is oppressed by powerful
3- interactionist: deviance is constructed

Question 3

functional analysis of deviance

Answer 3

deviance is a necessary part of society
- establishing control shows where the lines of expected behavior
- sanctions reaffirm social values
- as an adaption to institutions that are not working

Question 4

Robert Merton theory of deviance

Answer 4

explains why people act in deviant ways

Question 5

explaining deviance as logical

Answer 5

an analysis of the individual’s connection to the goals and means of society

Question 6

goals

Answer 6

what to strive for

Question 7

means

Answer 7

how to achieve those goals

Question 8

innovation

Answer 8

want the goals but reject the regular path

Question 9

ritualism

Answer 9

dont want the goals but continue steps

Question 10

retreatism

Answer 10

dont want the goals so reject the means

Question 11

rebellion

Answer 11

develop new goals and means