deviance and social control. norms norms are an important part of culture. they help us decide what...
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Deviance and Social Control
Norms Norms are an important part of culture.
They help us decide what behaviors are proper and improper in various settings.
You may be following them without even realizing it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgso3Y-l0h8
http://improveverywhere.com/2006/08/19/slo-mo-home-depot/
Deviance Deviance- refers to behavior that departs from societal or
group norms. Example
Who do you think decides who and what is deviant? What is defined as deviant is agreed upon by consensus. The reaction the comes from the deviant act is key.
What is Deviance? Specific form of deviance:
Criminal behavior- recognized by almost all members of society as deviant.
Crime – the violation of rules that have been written into law.
Wearing heavy make-up- considered deviant by some religious groups. Eating a snickers with your fork? http://www.youtube.com/watch?
NR=1&v=IlzliGfdppM&feature=endscreen
Deviance is not always clear cut such as robbery or assault. Ex. Mike Tyson “what is deviant” varies from society to society
and group to group. Often difficult to agree if in society such as the U.S.
Positive & Negative Negative deviance: involves behavior that
fails to meet accepted norms. Either reject, misinterpret, or are unaware of
the norms. Positive deviance: involves behavior that
overconforms to social expectations. Example: Rosa Parks
Social Control Social Control: ways to
promote conformity to society’s norms. Society would be
uncontrollable and unpredictable without social control.
Ex. Stopping at red lights and receiving the correct amount of change.
2 types Social Control Internal: lies within the individual
Developed during the socialization process. You do something because you know it’s the right
thing to do or don’t do something because it is the wrong thing to do.
Ex: Stealing External: is based on social sanctions- rewards or
punishments that encourage conformity to social norms. Positive : awards or promotions Negative: criticism, fines, or imprisonment.
Sanctions can also be formal or informal.