Exam 8: Deviance, Crime, and Society

One norm is that it is OK to use language that suggests views that violate broad societal norms within a small group, as long as one recognizes that it is done as a parody, not as a belief.

Strain theory argues that biology creates crime and criminals.

Which of the following theories argues that the desire to rebel is more akin to our natural desire but that certain forces prevent us from doing so?

Policy:

A society's view on wearing ear piercings is most likely a more.

Labeling theory sees deviant behavior as behavior often conforming to norms.

The rule of law is designed to limit the behavior of:

Mores:

Crimes can be classified as felonies, infractions, and misdemeanors, with misdemeanors being the least serious.

Compared to U.S. citizens, more Africans see homosexuality as:

An example of a misdemeanor is involuntary manslaughter, where one kills someone by accident rather than doing it with premeditation.

Labeling Theory is part of the broader theoretical perspective called the:

When one commits a crime:

A deviation from a more is of greater significance than a deviation from a norm.

To what extent is justice applied equally to all people in the U.S?

Social scientists have concerns about genetic theories of deviance because they often mask inherent prejudices.

How do sociological explanations of deviance differ from psychological and biological explanations of deviance? Compare and contrast specific theories from each perspective.

The idea that there is a criminal type has long been a popular belief among laypeople and among some:

Adopting a conflicting norm hurts a subgroup by creating dissension within the subgroup and takes away a subgroup's identity.

Relativity of norms is more pronounced the greater the: