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    This document discusses conformity, deviance, and several sociological theories of deviance. It begins by defining socialization and conformity as embracing social goals and expectations. Deviance is defined as violating rules and norms, and is socially constructed by group reactions. Several theories are then summarized: structural functionalism sees deviance as serving functions; conflict theory as rectifying inequality; and critical interpretivism as a result of power. The document also summarizes structural strain theory, labeling theory, and social control theory as explanations of deviance.

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    This document discusses conformity, deviance, and several sociological theories of deviance. It begins by defining socialization and conformity as embracing social goals and expectations. Deviance is defined as violating rules and norms, and is socially constructed by group reactions. Several theories are then summarized: structural functionalism sees deviance as serving functions; conflict theory as rectifying inequality; and critical interpretivism as a result of power. The document also summarizes structural strain theory, labeling theory, and social control theory as explanations of deviance.

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    This document discusses conformity, deviance, and several sociological theories of deviance. It begins by defining socialization and conformity as embracing social goals and expectations. Deviance is defined as violating rules and norms, and is socially constructed by group reactions. Several theories are then summarized: structural functionalism sees deviance as serving functions; conflict theory as rectifying inequality; and critical interpretivism as a result of power. The document also summarizes structural strain theory, labeling theory, and social control theory as explanations of deviance.

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    Conformity

    and Deviance
    A person’s social existence is
    determined by a set of goals
    prearranged by society and
    through the process of socialization
    Socialization, becomes a self-embraced goals.
    Conformity, and
    Deviance When goals, rules, and
    expectations of society are
    internalized, conformity is the
    anticipated behavior that follows.
    ➢ a behavior that violates expected rules
    and norms. Deviance is more than
    nonconformity from social expectation.
    It has social contexts and it looks at

    Deviance
    group processes, definitions, and
    judgement.
    ➢ Deviance is socially constructed. It lies
    not only in the behavior but in the social
    responses of groups to the behavior of
    others.
    ➢ Societal reaction to deviant behavior
    suggests that social groups actually
    create deviance by making and
    applying rules to a particular people
    and labeling them as outsiders.
    ➢ Structural Functionalists (inherent benefits) believed that deviance
    promotes unity, serves as moral compass, and provides
    opportunities where there are none. It performs an important
    function in the overall operation of society.
    ➢ Historical conflict perspective (change-initiating) considers
    deviance as a form of civic action which aims to rectify the unfair
    and unjust problems of social inequality.
    ➢ Critical interpretivism (influence) views deviance as a result of the
    exercise of power.
    Theoretical
    Interpretations
    of Deviance
    Structural Strain Theory
    Robert Merton

    ➢ classified people into five


    general categories based
    on their relationship with
    culturally accepted goals
    and means to achieve
    this goals. The includes
    conformists, ritualists,
    innovators, retreatists,
    and rebels.
    Modes of Cultural Goals Institutionalized
    Adoption Means
    Conformity + +

    Innovation + -

    Ritualism - +

    Retreatism - -

    Rebellion +/- +/-


    Labeling Theory

    ➢states that definitions of criminality or deviance are


    established by those in power through the formulation
    of laws and the interpretation of those laws set by
    different social institutions like the government and the
    church.
    Social Control Theory
    (Travis Hirschi)

    ➢suggests that deviance occur when a person’s or group’s


    attachment to social bonds is weakened.
    ➢Effective socialization makes conformity an internally-
    driven motivation; while the externally-driven conformity
    always engaged the mechanism of social control.
    ➢The pursuance of common good should not be a cause
    for the violation of the human rights of the individuals.

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