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summer test 2
syg1000 test 2 summer
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Sociology
Undergraduate 3
07/21/2011

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Term
labeling theorie
Definition
Deviance is caused by external judgments (labels)  that change a person’s self-concept and the way that others respond to that person
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differential association theory
Definition

Not everyone who hangs out with deviant peers acts in a deviant way


~~~[critiques]We learn to be deviant through our association with deviant peers

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structural functionalist
Definition
Deviance’s function in society= brings up boundaries, has people aligned under the same kind of idea 
Argues that EVERYONE agrees on what is deviant …wrong.
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conflict theory
Definition
Deviance and equality
The people in power deem what is deviant and the outcome
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social strain theory
Definition
Bridge between conflict and functionalist theories
Deviance exists in society but individual positions in society are important as well
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