Chapter 7

Sociology 210 with Goldberg at University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Textbook: Introduction to Sociology (Instructor's Manual and Test Bank)
Created: 2008-11-16
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Deviance

nonconformity to a given set of norms that are accepted by a significant number of people in a communal society.

Sanction

any reaction from others to the behavior of an individual or group that?s meant to ensure that the person or group complies with a given norm.

Laws

norms defined by governments as principles that the citizens must follow; sanctions are used against people who don?t conform to them.

Crime

any type of behavior that breaks a law.

Psycopaths

withdrawn, emotionless characters who delight in violence for its own sake.

Anomie

idea suggested by Durkheim that in modern societies, traditional norms, and standards become undermind without being replaced by new ones. Anomie exists where there are no clear standards to guide behavior in a given area of social life.

Differential Association

in a society that contains a variety of subcultures, some social environments tend to encourage illegal activities, whereas others doubt.

Labeling theory

originally connected with marijuana studies-its an activity accepted by many in the mainstream of society.

Primary Deviation

the initial act of transgression.

Secondary Deviation

when the individual comes to accept the label and sees himself as deviant.

Conflict theory

deviance is deliberately chosen and other political in nature.

New Criminology

Based on deviance in terms of the structure of society and the presentation of power among the ruling class.

Control theory

crime occurs as a result of an imbalance between impulses toward criminal activity and the social or physical controls that deter it.

White collar crime

crime typically carried out by people in the more affluent sectors of society.

Corporate crime

types of offenses that are committed by large corporations in society.

Organized Crime

forms of activity that have some at the characteristics of orthodox business but that are illegal.

Cybercrime

internet based crime (internet fraud)

Community Policing

not only drawing in citizens themselves but changing the characteristics outlook of police forces.

Shaming

a form of punishing criminal and deviant behavior that attempts to maintain the ties of the offender to the community. Increase in popularity recently.

About this deck

By: Sophie Hillman
Textbook: Introduction to Sociology (Instructor's Manual and Test Bank)
Created: 2008-11-16
Size: 19 flashcards
Views: 11

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