Transcript Chapter 7

Chapter 7
DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL
CONTROL
Define the following vocab words:
 Deviance
 Negative Deviance
 Positive Deviance
 Deviant
 Social Control
 Social Sanctions
Give Examples of deviance from
your own experiences.
BE CAREFUL IN WHAT YOU
CHOOSE TO SHARE WITH
THE CLASS.
Complete the chart by giving examples of both:
(+) Positive Deviance
Wearing a Tux on Well Dressed Wednesday
(-) Negative Deviance
Charles Manson
Give some examples of
internalization of norms.
USE EXAMPLES FORM YOUR
OWN LIFE.
Give examples of external social control for negative
behavior.
Formal Sanctions
Informal Sanctions
 Gossip
 Imprisonment
 Ridicule
 Low Grades
 Isolation
 Fines
 Being Shunned
 Community Service
Hours
Define the following vocab words:
Anomie
Strain Theory
Control Theory
What is the
main
negative
effect of
deviance?
Erode trust. Without this a society
can not function properly.
What are some of the benefits of deviance?
 Clarifies norms by exercising social control to
defends values
 Temporary safety valve (Teens and their clothes)
 Increases unity within society or group
 Promotes need for a social change
Briefly explain Merton’s
Theory? (Chart pg 211)
IN ORDER TO REACH A
GOAL YOU MUST
COMPLETE STEPS TO
REACH IT. THIS IS SEEN
AS CONFORMITY.
What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of
each.
 Innovation New
ideas to allow
Criminal Behavior to
be successful.
 This is the most
widespread of all
responses.
What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of
each.
 Ritualism When
individuals go through
the motions with out
really caring what they
are doing.
 Eg- A teacher that
does that same thing
everyday.
What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of
each.
 Retreatism Total
feelings of apathy and
a loss of caring about
goals and/or means.
 Eg- Drug addicts,
bag ladies, and some
homeless people.
What are the 4 deviant responses to strain? Give Examples of
each.
 Rebellion Rejection
of means and goals
and often substitute
their own.
 Eg- Cults
Branch Davidians – Caused the Waco
standoff.
Basic elements
of social
bonds.
Attachments
Ties to ones parents
and other loved ones.
Besides your parents,
who would you be
attached to?
Parents of a well know teacher, while on vacation.
Basic elements
of social
bonds.
Commitment
The idea that you are
dedicated to something
or some idea.
What commitments
have you made in your
life? Are you still
dedicated to them?
Married couple on vacation while in Europe.
Basic elements
of social
bonds.
Involvement
Participation in an
organization, club,
sports, church, or other
group.
What are you involved
in your life? Will that
involvement continue
throughout your life or
is it temporary?
Participant on the wrestling team.
Basic elements
of social
bonds.
Belief
Ideals that you form
and live by. Ideas or
thoughts that govern
decisions and daily life.
Give at least 3 examples
of beliefs you have.
Motto you should live your life by.
Define the following vocabulary words:
 Differential Association Theory
 Labeling Theory
 Primary Deviance
 Secondary Deviance
 Stigma
1. 1. Ratio of
deviant to
non-deviant
individuals
2. 2. Whether
behavior is
practiced by
significant
others
3. 3. Age of
Exposure
What characteristics affect
differential association?
Give Examples of :
Primary Deviance
Secondary Deviance
What is the
biggest negative
to labeling?
Can cause a
person to be
denied full
social
acceptance
within a
community
or group.
Define the following vocab
words:
VICTIM DISCOUNTING
&
WHITE COLLAR CRIME
What are some ways an industrial society defends
itself from deviants?
 1. Silence critics
 2. Classifies people unwilling to work deviants
 3. Punish those that threaten private property
 4. Punish those that lack respect for authority
 5. Conformity is encouraged, when pros out weigh
the cons
Are races treated differently in the justice system?
Why?
 Yes, most minorities are
treated more harshly.
Obviously not the case here!!

This can be attributed to
less financial means for
legal council.

Often due to the
educational gap, they will
due worse in representing
themselves.
Much of this is due to
starting with high
social value and
status.
It also has to do with
the non-violent
nature of the crime
itself.
In addition to the
above, many of these
white collar crimes
are money related
and the individual
will be fined to make
retribution for the act.
Why are white collar criminals
treated with more leniency?
Give a definition for the following words:
 Crime
 Criminal Justice System
 Deterrence
 Retribution
 Incarceration
 Rehabilitation
 Recidivism
True/ False
Crime is on the decline in the US.
BOTH ANSWERS CAN BE
CORRECT, YOU MUST BE ABLE
TO EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.
What crimes are
charted to make
up the UCR?
1.
Murder
2.
Forcible Rape
3.
Robbery
4.
Aggravated Assault
5.
Burglary
6.
Larceny/Theft
7.
GTA- Grand Theft
Auto
8.
Arson
9.
Hate Crimes
What other reports are there on
crime?
NCVS- NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMIZATION SURVEY
WHEN THIS IS COUPLED WITH THE UCR WE GET A
VERY CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT CRIME IS LIKE.
What has sparked the decline in violent juvenile
crime?
 Decline in the demand
for crack cocaine
 Stiffer punishment for
repeat offenders
 Police getting guns off
streets
 Increase in the number
of mentoring programs
What 2 things make deterrents work?
 1. The fear people will be caught
 This is an internalized deterrent, and is based off ethics and
morals.
 2. The punishment will be sever.
 This is an externalized deterrent, examples would be cutting
off someone’s hand when they steal.
What is the
basis for
retribution?
Hammurabi Code.
An eye for and eye
and a tooth for a
tooth.
Why can this not
work in the US as
we know it?
Top piece to Hammurabi’s Code.
What are the reasons for recidivism?
 Nature of the offender
 Influence of hardened
criminals
 Stigma of being an excon
 “Inmates Code” works
against them as well
 What does this sound
familiar to?
What are the alternative to
prison?
-PRISON WITH PROBATION
-COMMUNITY BASED
PROGRAMS
-DIVERSION STRATEGY