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| theory of criminality that focuses on the physical appearance of criminals, that is, those who have a propensity to break the law have low foreheads, prominent jaws, hairiness, etc. |
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deviant subcultures
Cloward and Ohlin |
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| the violation of norms that have little effect on an individual's self-concept |
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| Argues that deviant labels are applied to those who undermine the process of capitalism. Thus, people are seen as deviant who resist authority, are out of work, or challenge the status quo |
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| Deviance affirms values and cultural norms |
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| Deviance is tempting sometimes but *attachment* and *involvement* are two of the ways to curb the likelihood of breaking the rules |
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| Nuts, slut and "preverts" are all powerless groups |
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| Medicalization of deviance |
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| Saw a relationship between body type (such as muscular and athletic builds) and delinquency |
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| Trouble, toughness, smartness, excitement, freedom, fate are all part of this theory |
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Deviant subcultures
Miller |
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| individuals who are rigid conformists, who see moral issues as clear-cut, right or wrong, and who believe that "better" people deserve to be on top in a competitive society are also prejudiced |
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Differential Associations
Adorns |
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| True or Active bigot, Faith-Weather or Weak liberal.... |
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Structure-Functional
Merton |
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| a social environment that supports deviant patterns is likely to produce people who break the law |
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| When a person repeatedly violates a norm, they begin to take on a deviant identity |
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Deviant Subcultures
Cloward and Ohlin |
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| Boys who have a stong conscience or superego, can handle frustation and have internalized cultural norms are termed "good boys" |
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Containment Theory
W. Reckles and S. Dinitz |
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| Pointed out that great harm comes from insitutional prejudice and discriminiation |
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conflict theory
carmichael and Hamilton |
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| There was no distinct category of people called "homosexuals" and sexual orientation is a product of society |
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| Person or groups with little power whom people unfairly blame for their own troubles |
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| Mental illness is a myth. The condition of mental illness is allied to difference that the public does not find acceptable |
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Labelling
T. Szasz (Goffman) |
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| Links sexual orientation to the structre of a person's hypothalamus |
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| Links sexual orientation to the structre of a person's hypothalamus |
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| Primary and Seconary Deviance |
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| Father of Scientific Sociology |
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| Status Degradation Ceremony |
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