Deviance & Sociological Theory
This term describes behavior that violates established social or cultural norms.
What is deviance
Unlike general deviance, this behavior specifically violates an official law and can result in formal punishment.
What is a crime
This sociologist believed deviance is a necessary part of a functioning society because it can reinforce norms and encourage social change.
Who is Émile Durkheim
These are the three main branches of the U.S. criminal justice system.
What are police, courts, and corrections
This theory argues that deviance can occur when people have socially accepted goals but lack acceptable ways to achieve them.
What is Strain Theory
This type of crime occurs in a business environment and can include embezzlement, insider trading, and identity theft.
What is corporate crime
According to Edwin Lemert, this occurs when a deviant label begins to affect a person's self-image and future behavior.
What is secondary deviance
This term describes the regulation and enforcement of social norms in order to maintain social order.
What is social control