Social Control, Deviance, Stratification, Race, Gender, Family, Economy, Politics, Education, Sport, & Mass Media: A Comprehensive Overview
Chapter 7 – Social Control & Deviance
Definitions
Internalization: The process by which a norm becomes part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations.
Sanctions: The rewards & punishments used to reinforce conformity to norms.
Social control: Enforcing of norms through either internal or external means.
Deviance: A behavior that violates significant social norms.
Stigma: A mark of social disgrace that sets a deviant individual apart
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Chapter 7: Social Control & Deviance
Definitions
Internalization: The process by which a norm becomes part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations.
Sanctions: The rewards & punishments used to reinforce conformity to norms.
Social Control: Enforcing norms through either internal or external means.
Deviance: A behavior that violates significant social norms.
Stigma: A mark of social disgrace that sets a deviant individual apart from
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Rousseau’s Concept of the Individual/Society Relationship
Rousseau believed in the social contract, where individuals agree to certain terms for the betterment of society. This might involve relinquishing some freedoms in exchange for security and social order. Individuals may hold diverse opinions and desires based on their circumstances. Humans adapt to their environment and are shaped by it. Rousseau highlights two driving principles in the state of nature: pity and self-preservation.
Weber’s Key
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The Individual and Society: A Sociological Perspective
Rousseau’s Social Contract
Rousseau believed in the social contract, a concept where individuals agree to certain limitations on their freedoms in exchange for the security and benefits of living in a society. This exchange implies that individuals may have to relinquish some personal liberties for the greater good of the collective.
Rousseau also argued that individuals are shaped by their environment and driven by two primary principles: pity
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What is Deviance?
Deviance refers to the recognized violation of cultural norms. It encompasses actions, qualities, or behaviors that deviate from accepted societal standards.
Social Foundations of Deviance
Social Control
Social control refers to the attempts by society to regulate individuals’ thoughts and behaviors, encouraging conformity to established norms. It operates through:
- Informal responses: Everyday interactions like praise or scolding from parents.
- Formal responses: Institutionalized systems
Child Marginalization: Types, Characteristics, and Causes
Typology of Child Marginalization: Characteristics of the Misfit Child
Social Exclusion and Marginalization
Social exclusion highlights the status of an individual or group in relation to what is considered “normal” in society, compared to a reference group. Marginalization signifies a position of inferiority relative to a larger group. It implies a lack of access to economic resources, social services, and decision-making power.
Factors Contributing to Child Exclusion
Child exclusion stems from various
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