Sociology: Deviance

What is deviance in sociology?

• Behavior that follows social norms and expectations

• Behavior that violates social norms and expectations

• Behavior that is universally accepted by all cultures

• Behavior that is considered normal in society

Explain the difference between primary and secondary deviance.

• Primary deviance refers to the initial act of deviance, while secondary deviance occurs as a result of societal reaction to the primary deviance.

• Primary deviance occurs as a result of societal reaction, while secondary deviance refers to the initial act of deviance.

• Primary deviance and secondary deviance are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Primary deviance is the result of societal reaction, while secondary deviance is the initial act of deviance.

Provide an example of a behavior that is considered deviant in one culture but not in another.

• Eating with hands (considered deviant in some cultures but not in others)

• Speaking loudly in public (considered deviant in some cultures but not in others)

• Not bowing when greeting (considered deviant in some cultures but not in others)

• Wearing shoes inside the house (considered deviant in some Asian cultures but not in Western cultures)

Discuss the concept of social control in relation to deviance.

• Deviance is a natural and acceptable part of society.

• Social control has no impact on preventing deviant behavior.

• Social control is the encouragement of deviant behavior in society.

• Social control is the means by which society attempts to prevent and sanction deviant behavior.

What are the major theories of deviance in sociology?

• Strain theory, social control theory, labeling theory, and differential association theory

• Anomie theory, control theory, rational choice theory

• Biological theory, psychological theory, economic theory

• Conflict theory, functionalism, symbolic interactionism

How does labeling theory explain deviant behavior?

• Labeling theory suggests that deviant behavior is genetic

• Labeling theory suggests that individuals may become deviant as a result of being labeled as such by society.

• Labeling theory proposes that deviant behavior is a choice made by individuals

• Labeling theory argues that deviant behavior is a result of strict parenting

Explain the concept of stigma and its role in deviance.

• Stigma is unrelated to deviance

• Stigma reinforces and perpetuates deviant behavior by creating barriers to social acceptance and integration.

• Stigma has no impact on deviant behavior

• Stigma promotes social acceptance and integration

Discuss the impact of deviance on society and social institutions.

• Deviance can lead to social change, reinforce social norms, and impact the functioning of social institutions.

• Deviance only affects individuals, not society as a whole

• Social institutions are not influenced by deviant behavior

• Deviance has no impact on society or social institutions

What are the different strategies for controlling deviant behavior?

• The different strategies for controlling deviant behavior include social control, rehabilitation, punishment, and prevention.

• Isolating the individual from society

• Encouraging the behavior to become more widespread

• Ignoring the behavior and hoping it goes away

How does the media influence perceptions of deviance in society?

• Deviant behavior is not portrayed in the media

• The media has no influence on perceptions of deviance

• The media can shape public perceptions of deviance by highlighting certain behaviors, individuals, or groups as deviant, and by framing deviant acts in a particular way.

• The media only reports on positive behaviors