Chapter 7: Deviance Terms Flashcards
what is conflict theory
a theory that examines social and economic factors as the causes of criminal deviance
what is control theory
a theory that states social control is directly affected by the strength of social bonds and that deviance
results from a feeling of disconnection from society
what is corporate crime
crime committed by white-collar workers in a business environment
what is a correction system
The system tasked with supervising individuals who have been arrested for, convicted of, or
sentenced for a criminal offense
what is a court?
a system that has the authority to make decisions based on law
what is a crime
a behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions
what is a criminal justice system
an organization that exists to enforce a legal code
what is cultural deviance theory
a theory that suggests conformity to the prevailing cultural norms of lower-class society causes crime
what is deviance
a violation of contextual, cultural, or social norms
what is differential association theory
a theory that states individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them
who provide models of and opportunities for deviance
