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Module 6 Lesson 2

This document discusses several theoretical explanations of deviance: 1) Structural-functional view explains deviance as a result of rapid social changes. 2) Social strain theory says society's values and goals can lead to deviance through innovation, retreatism, rebellion, or ritualism. 3) Symbolic interaction theory says deviance is learned through interacting with deviant others and involves theories like differential association, self-esteem, control, and labeling. 4) Conflict theory views social inequality as the root of problems like deviance and crime.

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Module 6 Lesson 2

This document discusses several theoretical explanations of deviance: 1) Structural-functional view explains deviance as a result of rapid social changes. 2) Social strain theory says society's values and goals can lead to deviance through innovation, retreatism, rebellion, or ritualism. 3) Symbolic interaction theory says deviance is learned through interacting with deviant others and involves theories like differential association, self-esteem, control, and labeling. 4) Conflict theory views social inequality as the root of problems like deviance and crime.

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THEORITICAL EXPLANATION

OF DEVIANCE

Deviance is regarded as the non-observance of


various kinds of norms ranging from simple infraction
of etiquette to the grievous and hateful crimes like
rape
Theoretical Explanation of
Deviances
A. Structural-Functional View
 People deviate from given social norms because
of the rapid social changes that are taking place.
 Emile Durkheim – “anomie”
B. Social Strain Theory
 Society has a primary set of values and goals with
corresponding means of achieving them.
 Robert Merton – “social strain”
 Innovation
 Retreatism
 Rebellion
 Ritualism
C. Symbolic – Interaction Theory
 Deviance is learned through interaction with other
deviant people
4 sub-theories
 Differential Association Theory
 Self-esteem Theory
 Control Theory
a. Attachment
b. Commitment
c. Involvement
d. Belief
 Labeling Theory
D. Conflict Theory
 Social inequality is the root of numerous social
problems such as deviance and crime.
 Macionis (2007)
FUNCTIONS OF DEVIANCE
1. Deviance promote social unity. It tells what most
people expect.
2. It affirms cultural values and norms.
3. It clarifies moral boundaries
4. It encourages social change
5. It provides jobs for people (policemen, lawyers,
psychologist, etc.)
6. It provides a safety valve for society.
DYSFUNCTION OF DEVIANCE
1. Deviance is a source of harm, injuries, and
deaths
2. It endangers social norms
3. It is expensive ( a need to secure the services
of policemen, lawyers, psychologist, etc.)
4. It creates disorder in the society
5. Deviance may lead to another deviant act.
DETERMINE WHETHER THE FF SITUATION IS
UNDER THE THEORY OF
 STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY
 SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY
 SYMBOLIC-INTERACTION THEORY
 DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY
 SELF-ESTEEM THEORY
 CONTROL THEORY
 LABELLING THEORY
 CONFLICT THEORY
1. selling drugs or becoming involved in prostitution,
to gain financial security.
STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY
DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY CONTROL THEORY
LABELLING THEORY CONFLICT THEORY
2. Student cheats on a test and receives a failing
grade- rest of class learns that cheating is wrong

STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY


DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY CONTROL THEORY
LABELLING THEORY CONFLICT THEORY
3. A teacher defines a student as a slow learner
(based on inaccurate information), her
discriminatory behavior (e.g., less attention and
lower expectations)
STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY
DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY CONTROL THEORY
LABELLING THEORY CONFLICT THEORY
4. Juvenile gangs provide an environment in which young
people learn to become criminals they resocialize new
members to norms that oppose those of dominant
culture.
STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY
DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY CONTROL THEORY
LABELLING THEORY CONFLICT THEORY
5. white-collar crime and blue-collar crime
SSTRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL THEORY SOCIAL STRAIN THEORY
DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY CONTROL THEORY
LABELLING THEORY CONFLICT THEORY

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