Practice What Is Deviance? (3.7.1) - Basic Concepts in Sociology

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Question 1.
Define deviance in one sentence.
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Think about what rules society considers important.
Question 2.
What is formal social control?
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Consider who enforces rules in society.
3Question 3.
What does deviance refer to?
- A. Social order
- B. Violating norms
- C. Accepting norms
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Consider the opposite of following rules.
4Question 4.
Labeling Theory suggests that deviance is a result of...
- True
- False
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Think about the impact a label can have on a person.
Question 5.
Analyze a case study where labeling led to deviance. Explain the personal circumstances and societal reaction.
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Reflect on a historical event where an individual was labeled.
Question 6.
Critique the effectiveness of informal versus formal social control in a community context.
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Think of examples from your own community.

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