Constructionist Flashcards
Functionalism
deviance serve some function in societies
positive functions of deviance
Marks the bounds of acceptable behavior the publicity function can legitimate social change bonds are strengthened provides a safety valve for society acts as a warning device
Conflict Theory
the social structure and institutions that make up society affect how we label and treat delinquent/criminal offenders
Marx’s conflict theory
cause of deviance to the exploitive nature of capitalism
law-on-the-books
formal rules that are assumed to represent the public interest
law-in-action
how legal authorities actually implement/enforce the law (often unfair, unjust)
Quinney’s ‘The Social Reality of Crime’
People in power use there power to stay there
Labeling theory
the labeling process and who applies labels to whom
what happens after one is labeled as a deviant
Labeling can effect
(Labeling) -> [Self concepts, Opportunities, Subculture] -> {secondary deviation}
3 step in Labeling
the application of labels
the labeling process
consequences of being labeled
consequences of being labeled
Can lead to stigmatization and a loss of power
