Deviance

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A behavior, trait, belief, or other characteristic that violates a norm and causes a negative reaction is called

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deviance.

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True or false: all cultures tend to have the same idea of what counts as deviant behavior.

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False

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This theory focuses on the imbalance between culturally valued goals and the legitimate means to obtain them.

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Structural Strain Theory

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This theory focuses on how those who possess social and economic power are those that define deviance.

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Conflict Theory

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Individuals who have given up hope of achieving society’s approved goals but still operate according to society’s approved means.

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Ritualists

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According to conflict theory, who is more likely to be criminalized or considered deviant?

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Less powerful/poor people

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__ refers to the formal & informal mechanisms used to make people conform to the accepted values and norms of society.

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Social control

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According to labeling theory, deviance is determined by

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social context.

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Any physical or social attribute that devalues a person or group’s identity

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Stigma

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Avoiding eye contact in many places in Asia is polite, while in the United States it is rude. Which concept is explained?

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Deviance is relative to place