Norms & Deviance
define deviance
violation of a norm
not necessarily a crime
systems that meet individuals' needs
what are the 3 P's?
property prestige power
define differential association theory
deviants learn the behavior from those around them; for some, deviance is normalized
which perspective focuses on how we interact 1:1 and the signals we give each other for our expectations?
symbolic
what is the function of norms?
society is diverse; norms are agreed upon behaviors so we can all work together
What are the major problems facing the healthcare institution?
insurance won't cover diagnostic tests, hospital admin are after profits, providers are overworked with limited appointment times
there are two types of lower-middle class Americans. what kinds of occupations separate those types?
entry-level white collar
skilled trades
how do we use population pyramids?
to anticipate what a society needs in the future
which perspective DEvalues fairness and individual needs?
functionalist
HOW do individuals encourage normal behavior and discourage dysfunctional behavior?
socialization... a better answer is sanctions
What's the goal of Unschooling?
to foster the child's curiosity to motivate them to learn; to work at the child's pace
what is the functionalist perspective on gender inequality?
there are biological differences between men and women that inevitably lead to different social experiences
what does "denial of injury" mean?
the deviant doesn't believe their behavior hurt anyone and for that reason, it's not deviant
What is the conflict perspective on socioeconomic inequality?
the wealthy set up compensation in a way that keeps company profits high and wages low
what are the 4 Deviant Paths?
conformist, ritualist, retreatist, rebel
In the Media Institution: what is "mean world syndrome"?
the media leverages fear to make money, so we are all exposed to disproportionately scary info about the world
define contact hypothesis
the more we interact with people different from us the less ignorance/assumptions/stereotypes we hold
in the context of socioeconomic inequality, what does "prestige" mean?
the respect someone gets from others, usually tied to their occupation
what is the symbolic perspective on the proliferation of AI?
AI is dangerous because it falsely imitates a 1:1 interaction, making people believe they have a connection but exacerbating loneliness
Social Strain Theory and Anomie both blame what for deviant behavior?
lack of social support
what is the function of religion?
to explain what science cannot and offer a community of support
what's the difference between assimilation and pluralism?
assimilation means the marginalized person must adapt to dominant culture; pluralism means diversity is appreciated
what is "medicalization of deviance"?
the wealthy buy up land where they have access to water, the insurance companies are refusing to cover people who live in high-risk zones