Theoretically Speaking
According to this theory, institutions work together to create harmony and happiness in a society.
What is structural functionalism?
How often is deviance criminal?
A - never
B - sometimes
C - always
B - sometimes
Define "cultural universals"
Beliefs or values shared across all cultures.
Explain how the prison system is a DETERRENT.
answers may vary
Do feminist anthropologists believe that gender is a social construct, or a biological effect?
social construct
According to this theory, power imbalances in society cause constant tension and competition in society.
What is conflict theory?
Merton believed that ________ caused deviance.
A - wealth
B - biology
C - society
C - society
A subculture is a group of people who have a common set of values, beliefs, etc., from ______________.
the dominant culture (will accept "mainstream culture")
To maintain existing power structures (or maintain power over society by the ruling class)
This man is considered the father of psychology (and psychodynamic theory). You must spell his last name correctly.
(Sigmund) F - R - E - U - D
This theory examines who a person creates a sense of themselves from the reactions of others.
What is symbolic interactionism?
When a person cannot reach their goals in "normative" or accepted ways.
____________ is when deviant behaviour is defined by belonging to (and the norms of) a subculture.
What is labelling?
rehabilitation
Answers will vary. Something religious, ideological, or values-based.
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The concept of the "looking glass self" is part of this theory.
What is symbolic interactionism?
Explain why the Catholic Church would NOT generally be considered a cult.
Because it is not considered "extremist". (would also accept because it is not led by a charismatic person)
This is a term created by Durkheim, referring to the more complex divisions in society as it becomes more diverse.
What is "functional differentiation"?
A person is forced to pay a fine for breaking a law. Besides a DETERRENCE, what is one goal of the criminal justice system that is being met?
Retribution
List the MISSING Big Five personality factors
_______, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, _________
This social event inspired Marx the most in developing his social and economic theories.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
Give a specific example of social strain as it connects to deviance.
Answers will vary
A person has decided they no longer believe in their religion, and also no longer identify with their friends. What TWO words could describe their state of being?
Hint: both words start with the letter "a"
anomie, and alienation
According to a symbolic interactionist, how might a person become a criminal?
Answers will vary. Answer should connect to how a person comes to see themselves as a criminal based on how they are treated by others, and/or viewed by others.
Explain why there might be so much OVERLAP with traits of first-born and only children.
Answers may vary. Will probably connect to how many first-born children spend some years as "only children" before a sibling is born.