Question 1

What tendency in African American studies does Cohen criticize?

Accepted Answer

A) The tendency to neglect black deviance 
B) The tendency to glorify black deviance 
C) The tendency to pathologize black deviance 
D) None of the above 
A) The tendency to neglect black deviance 
B) The tendency to glorify black deviance 
C) The tendency to pathologize black deviance 
D) None of the above C

Question 2

Explain the differences between Cohen's term intentional deviance and that discussed by traditional labeling theorists.To what extent are whites, blacks, and Hispanics more or less likely to engage in intentional deviance? Use examples to explain why.

Accepted Answer

Cohen's term intentional deviance refers to the deliberate and purposeful act of breaking societal norms and values. This concept focuses on the individual's conscious decision to engage in deviant behavior, often as a means of gaining status or recognition within a subculture. Traditional labeling theorists, on the other hand, emphasize the role of societal reactions and the labeling process in shaping deviant behavior. They argue that individuals are labeled as deviant by those in positions of power, leading to further stigmatization and potential reinforcement of deviant behavior.

When considering the likelihood of intentional deviance among different racial groups, it is important to recognize that deviant behavior is not inherently tied to race. However, societal factors such as systemic racism and unequal access to resources can influence the opportunities and motivations for engaging in intentional deviance.

For example, in the United States, research has shown that African American individuals are disproportionately affected by poverty and systemic discrimination. As a result, some individuals within this community may be more likely to engage in intentional deviance as a means of survival or resistance against oppressive systems. This does not mean that all African Americans are more likely to engage in intentional deviance, but rather that societal factors may create conditions that increase the likelihood of such behavior within certain subgroups.

Conversely, white individuals may have greater access to resources and opportunities, reducing the perceived need for intentional deviance as a means of gaining status or recognition. However, this does not mean that intentional deviance is absent within white communities, as there are numerous examples of white individuals engaging in deliberate acts of deviance for various reasons.

Hispanic individuals may also face unique societal pressures and challenges that can influence their likelihood of engaging in intentional deviance. For example, undocumented immigrants may face limited opportunities for legal employment, leading some individuals to engage in intentional deviance as a means of survival.

In conclusion, intentional deviance is a complex and multifaceted concept that is influenced by a variety of societal factors. While race is not a direct determinant of intentional deviance, systemic inequalities and societal pressures can impact the likelihood of engaging in such behavior within different racial groups. It is important to consider the broader social and economic context when examining patterns of intentional deviance among whites, blacks, and Hispanics.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true according to Cohen's discussion about deviance, agency, autonomy, and resistance?

Accepted Answer

A) The research focus on black deviance should shift to investigate its potential for the production of counter normative behaviors and oppositional politics. 
B) Studies on black deviance should strive to explain the functional or dysfunctional characteristics of deviant behaviors 
C) Many of the acts labeled resistance have not been attempts at resistance but the struggle of those most marginal to maintain or regain some agency in their lives 
D) Researchers must begin to delineate the conditions under which transgressive behavior becomes transformative and deviant practice is transformed into politicized resistance 
A) The research focus on black deviance should shift to investigate its potential for the production of counter normative behaviors and oppositional politics. 
B) Studies on black deviance should strive to explain the functional or dysfunctional characteristics of deviant behaviors 
C) Many of the acts labeled resistance have not been attempts at resistance but the struggle of those most marginal to maintain or regain some agency in their lives 
D) Researchers must begin to delineate the conditions under which transgressive behavior becomes transformative and deviant practice is transformed into politicized resistance B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT Cohen's critique of the queer theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Homogenizing everything that is publicly identifiable as heterosexual 
B) Silence on the subject of race 
C) Lack of elaboration on the structural access to power that results from the designation of Whiteness in a relatively persistent racial order 
D) Misrepresenting the black population 
A) Homogenizing everything that is publicly identifiable as heterosexual 
B) Silence on the subject of race 
C) Lack of elaboration on the structural access to power that results from the designation of Whiteness in a relatively persistent racial order 
D) Misrepresenting the black population

Exam 42: Deviance As Resistance

What tendency in African American studies does Cohen criticize?

Explain the differences between Cohen's term intentional deviance and that discussed by traditional labeling theorists.To what extent are whites, blacks, and Hispanics more or less likely to engage in intentional deviance? Use examples to explain why.

Which of the following is NOT true according to Cohen's discussion about deviance, agency, autonomy, and resistance?

Which of the following is NOT Cohen's critique of the queer theory?

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