Exam 1: Determining Deviance

Joanna is generally a good person. However, when she is hanging out with her friends she makes fun of other girls actively because her friends expect her to. This is an example of:

The "deviance dance" is of particular interest to deviance specialists who lean toward the subjective end of the objective-subjective continuum.

Which of the following approaches to social constructionism claims that "there is no essential reality to the social world at all"?

Definitions of deviance include people that individuals do not like, as well as characteristics that society has defined as 'wrong'.

A sociologist studying the Canadian criminal code to demonstrate that longer sentences are given to people of lower class for the same crime would like hold a _______ view of the law.

In the 19^th century women's groups attempted to reduce alcohol consumption, claiming it to be the "demon liquor". From the perspective of deviance specialists, these women were an example of moral entrepreneurs.

The alcohol industry itself has the power to influence government alcohol policies.

Imagine the following hypothetical news headline: "More than 70% of Canadians dislike people who drink cheap beer." Based on this report, we can say that drinking cheap beer is "deviant", according to the definition of deviance that emphasizes

A century ago, doctors claimed that masturbation caused acne, hairy palms, and insanity. When we consider these claims today, we can see one of the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm.

Joseph is walking down the street and sees a man sitting down with a sign asking for money. He assumes that the man is likely homeless, determines that he is likely trying to buy drugs and moves to the other side of the street to avoid him. What does this entire encounter represent?

One of the primary goals of social movements is to create change through awareness and education for the subculture involved. Do you believe informal or formal social controls are easier to change? Why? What are the challenges to trying to change social control? Answer this by using a specific example of a campaign that has attempted to bring social change.

Which of the following concepts is located at the extreme "objective" end of the objective-subjective continuum?

List the five powerful groups that influence the creation of dominant moral codes in society. For each of those groups, explain how their power enables them to influence the social construction of deviance, and provide an example.

Why does the textbook author suggest that contemporary analyses of deviance transcend the notion of an objective/subjective dichotomy?

Dressing in a suit when going to a job interview would be an example of retroactive social control.

If you violate a folkway, other people will probably think you are

The principle of equality, which is a fundamental Canadian value, influences the social construction of deviance at which of the following levels?

Erich Goode suggested that "most deviance specialists are constructionists. What do you believe he meant by that argument and why do you think it may be?

Describe what moral entrepreneurs are. Provide one historical and one contemporary example of moral entrepreneurs, clearly illustrating how these are examples of moral entrepreneurs.

The text addresses four different "objective" definition of deviance, as well as one "subjective" definition. Select the ONE definition that you think best applies to why people who smoke are socially typed as deviant and made subject to social control in contemporary Canadian society. Be sure to provide that definition and explain why you think it is the best one in this particular instance.