Final Flashcards
What is deviance?
Violation of social norms
Is deviance socially constructed?
Yes
Define Relativity of deviance.
Whether behaviors considered deviant depending on the circumstance and which the behavior occurs.
According to Emile Durkheim, what are the three main functions of deviance?
- ) Clarifies social norms and conformity.
- ) Straightens bonds among people.
- ) Can create social change.
Labeling someone deviant increases what?
They will do more deviance.
According to the Differential Association Theory, who we do learn from to conform or deviate?
We learn from those we spend time with.
Explain the Strain Theory. What are the adaptations to strain?
Innovations.
Based on the Social Control Theory, why do individuals conform to norms?
They have desires to fit into the group.
Sociologists consider that the socialization _______ and interpersonal _______ influence individuals to conform to or deviate from societal expectations.
Process, relationships
According to the Rational CHoice theory, whether to be deviant depends on the calculation of what?
Pleasure to pain ratio.
According to Sociologists, are some acts inherently deviant?
No
According to the Labeling theory, what do labels affect?
Self Concept
What are two reasons why Emile Durkheim stressed that society without deviance is impossible?
That the collective consciousness is not strong enough to prevent all rule breaking.
Define Recidivism.
Returning to prison after serving time.
What is racial classification based on?
Physical characteristics.
Does the term dominant group refer to a numerical majority?
No
Why is prejudice difficult to change?
Its rooted in traditions, culture belief, and stereotypes.
Prejudice is an understandable response of humans to their what?
Social environment
Define discrimination
Actions taken against members of a minority group.
Can someone be prejudiced, but not discriminate?
Yes
What does the Conflict Theory explains about privileged people and the perpetuation of prejudice and discrimination?
Privileged people perpetuate prejudice and discrimination against minority group members to keep privileged resources.
Is racial classification universal?
No
The Social Learning Theory explains that prejudice is the result of what?
Socialization; parents, peers, news, various aspects of their culture.
David Chappelle’s video was used as an example of what?
We are not born being prejudice.