【Week 9.2 May 3(Fri)】——Cheng Yating

1) Summary

It discusses the sociological concept of deviance, which refers to behaviors, beliefs, or characteristics that violate social norms and expectations. Deviance can take various forms, ranging from minor rule-breaking to serious criminal acts, and can be influenced by cultural, historical, and situational factors. Moreover, It explores different theories of deviance, including structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory, which offer contrasting explanations for the causes and consequences of deviant behavior. Additionally, it discusses how social institutions, such as the legal system, media, and family, contribute to the construction and enforcement of norms and the labeling and stigmatization of individuals as deviant.

 

2) Interesting

The concept of primary and secondary deviance. Primary deviance refers to the initial act of rule-breaking, which may be relatively minor and go unnoticed or quickly forgotten. Secondary deviance occurs when an individual's deviant behavior is labeled, leading to stigmatization and further engagement in deviant acts as a response to societal reactions. This distinction highlights the role of social reactions and labeling processes in shaping individuals' trajectories of deviance.

 

3) Question

How do different sociological theories of deviance account for the intersections of race, class, gender, and other social identities in shaping individuals' experiences of deviance?

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