Overview
What is deviance?
behaviour that violates social norms or values
What sociological theory did Durkheim support?
Functionalism
What is Hirschi's first name?
Travis
What is the name of Becker's theory?
Labelling Theory
Which is the worst theory of deviance according to Martin?
Functionalism
How does society enforce conformity to norms?
Social sanctions - formal and informal
What is Emile Durkheim's nationality?
French
According to Hirschi, what causes deviance?
weak social bonds
What do the interactionalists believe about deviance?
That deviance arises from interactions in society, when one group labels a person or behaviour as deviant
What youth crime laws were recently changed in the NT?
Removal of prison-diversion programs for many young offenders
What is meant by positive deviance? Give an example.
What do functionalists believe?
That society is a system, made up of interconnected parts that all support the whole (ex. a body with organs)
Name the four social bonds described by Hirschi
attachment, commitment, involvement and belief in social values
What is the process of labelling?
Primary and secondary labelling
What are some of the risk factors for online radicalisation?
Mental health problems, unemployment, age, lack of social connections, poverty, etc.
Why is deviance relative? Give two examples
time, space, age, social status, culture/religion, social group
According to Durkheim, what are the four functions of deviance?
Affirm norms and values, clarify moral boundaries, unify people, promote social change
What type of bond is: participating in social activities and schooling?
Involvement
What factors affect whether someone will be labelled with secondary deviance?
Social status and power, severity of deviance, frequency or number of deviant acts, displays of remorse, prejudice
What percentage of people in youth detention in the NT are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
99%
Name the ten commandments
Page 118 of textbook
In week 2, we read about a domestic violence murder. What was the woman's name?
Molly Ticehurst
What is the social control theory of deviance?
The idea that deviance results from a lack of inner personal restraint, and a lack of outer social control
How does labelling lead to further deviance?
Becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as a person is treated badly and may merge label with their self-identity
Analyse the "dacking" meeting at Alia through the lens of ONE theory of deviance
Kaity will decide