CC Deviance and Society

According to Emile Durkheim, what is one function of deviance?

• To define cultural values and norms

• To encourage social change

• To bring society together

• To promote rebellion

What does Robert Merton's strain theory suggest?

• The amount of deviance in a society depends on the availability of means to achieve culturally defined goals

• Deviance is solely determined by individual choices

• Deviance is a result of biological factors

• Deviance is a reflection of societal norms

How does labeling theory explain deviance?

• Deviance is a result of how society labels certain behaviors

• Deviance is a result of individual moral failings

• Deviance is a result of biological predispositions

• Deviance is a result of social inequality

What is a consequence of being labeled as deviant according to Erving Goffman?

• The development of a stigma

• Increased social acceptance

• Enhanced self-esteem

• Improved social status

How does conflict theory explain deviance?

• Deviance is a result of social power dynamics

• Deviance is a result of individual choices

• Deviance is a result of psychological factors

• Deviance is a result of cultural values

According to conflict theory, who is more likely to be labeled as deviant?

• The powerless

• The powerful

• Both the powerful and the powerless equally

• It depends on the specific situation

What does conflict theory suggest about the treatment of corporate criminals compared to petty thieves?

• Corporate criminals are less likely to be labeled as deviant and face consequences

• Petty thieves are less likely to be labeled as deviant and face consequences

• Both corporate criminals and petty thieves are equally likely to be labeled as deviant and face consequences

• It depends on the specific situation

How does conflict theory view the relationship between norms and laws?

• Norms and laws reflect the interests of the powerful

• Norms and laws reflect the interests of the powerless

• Norms and laws are independent of power dynamics

• Norms and laws are determined by individual choices

What is one way in which conflict theory explains deviance across different social groups?

• Through the lens of power and inequality

• Through the lens of individual choices

• Through the lens of biological factors

• Through the lens of cultural values

Which sociological paradigm focuses on how deviance can encourage social change?

• Structural functionalism

• Symbolic interactionism

• Conflict theory

• All of the above