Sociology - Theories of Deviance

What are the functions (purposes) of deviance in a society?

Your friend Joe is a senior in high school. He has decent grades and plans to go to college, however when asked why he wants to continue going to school he replies, "I guess that's just what I'm supposed to be doing."

Joe provides an example of

• innovation

• ritualism

• retreatism

• rebellion

Why do conflict theorists believe deviance occurs?

Your friends start cheating on their math homework because they don't really see the point in trying when the answers are always given in class. You start cheating on your math homework as well.

How would the differential association theory explain your actions?

Your friends start cheating on their math homework because they don't really see the point in trying when the answers are always given in class. You start cheating on your math homework as well.

How would the differential association theory explain your actions?

Why is labeling so important to understanding why deviance occurs?

Which type of stigma do you think is most impactful to the individual?