What are the perspectives of deviance?
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Foreword Show Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1. Introduction to Deviance The Sociological Imagination The Importance of Theory and Its Relationship to Research Global Perspectives on Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites Conclusion: Organization of the Book Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 2. The Diversity of Deviance Deviance and Its Varied Forms Physical Deviance and Appearance: Ideals of Beauty, Self-Harm, and Body Modification Relationships and Deviance Deviance in Cyberspace: Making Up the Norms as We Go Elite Deviance, Corporate Deviance, and Workplace Misconduct Global Perspectives on Types of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Addiction, Prostitution, and Graffiti Ideas in Action: Guerrilla Gardening in Low-Income Areas Question: So Who Are the Deviants? Answer: It Depends on Whom You Ask Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 3. Researching Deviance Methodological Approaches to Studying Deviance Ethical Considerations in Studying Deviance Global Perspectives on Trials and Tribulations Involved in Researching Deviance Across the Globe Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Using Content Analysis to Study Deviants Among the Business Elite and Street Bikers Ideas in Action: Evaluating Programs and Policy Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 4. Anomie/Strain Theory Development of Anomie/Strain Theory Robert Merton and Adaptations to Anomie/Strain Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin, Differential Opportunity Albert Cohen, Delinquent Boys Robert Agnew, General Strain Theory Messner and Rosenfeld, Crime and the American Dream— Institutional Anomie Theory Application of Anomie and Strain Theories Critiques of Anomie and Strain Theories Global Perspectives on Anomie/Strain Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Occupy Wall Street Movement Ideas in Action: Transforming Innovation Into Conformity and Legitimate Success Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 5. Social Disorganization Theory Development of Social Disorganization Theory Shaw and McKay’s Study of Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas Critiques of Social Disorganization Theory Rebirth of Social Disorganization Theory Empirical Tests of Social Disorganization Theory Global Perspectives on Social Disorganization Theory Tests of Social Disorganization in Cities Outside the United States More Theoretical and Empirical Advances and Divergences: Social and Physical Disorder Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites With Social Disorganization Theory Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From Social Disorganization and Broken Windows Perspectives Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 6. Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Development of Differential Association Theory Development of Akers’s Social Learning Theory Social Structure and Social Learning Application of Differential Association and Social Learning Critiques of Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Cultural Deviance Theory and Subcultural Explanations of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Dating Violence Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From a Social Learning Perspective Global Perspectives on Testing Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Outside the United States Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 7. Social Control Theories of Deviance Development of Social Control Theory Contemporary Additions to Social Control Theory Application of Social Control Theories Critiques of Social Control Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Teenage Homelessness and Medical Deviance by Doctors Ideas in Action: Homeboy Industries Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 8. Labeling Theory Development of Labeling Theory How the Labeling Process Works Labeling and Mental Illness Application of Labeling Theory Impact of Labeling Theory Critiques of Labeling Theory Global Perspectives on Labeling Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering Drinking—and Not Drinking—on College Campuses Ideas in Action: The “I Have a Dream” Foundation—Instilling Positive Labels Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 9. Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance Development of Marxist Theory Development of Conflict Theory Applications of Marxist and Conflict Theories Critiques of Marxist and Conflict Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Marxist/Conflict Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Human Trafficking: Crossing Boundaries and Borders Ideas in Action: What Can Be Done About Human Trafficking? Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 10. Critical Theories of Deviance Development of Feminist Criminology Development of Critical Race Theory Development of Peacemaking Critiques of Critical Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Critical Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Pornography and Illegal Governmental Surveillance Ideas in Action: Navajo Peacemaking and Domestic Violence Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 11. Societal Responses to Deviance Medicalization of Deviant Behavior Policing, Supervision, and the Impact of Incarceration on Disadvantaged Populations and Communities Correctional Facilities and the Purposes of Punishment Gresham Sykes and the Pains of Imprisonment Juvenile Correctional Facilities Reentry: Challenges in Returning to the Community After Time in an Institution Public Fear and Social Control: The Case of Sex Offenders Collateral Consequences: Effects on Communities and Families Global Perspectives on the Social Control of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering How Money Can Matter in Local Jails Ideas in Action: College Programs in Prisons Exercises and Discussion Questions Chapter 12. Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Development of a Deviant Career and Career Deviance Approach Getting Into Deviance: Onset of a Deviant Career Risk and Protective Factors for Onset Escalation, Persistence, and Specialization in Deviance Sex Offenders: Generalists or Specialists? The Case of Drinking and Driving Summary of Career Deviance: Specialists or Generalists? Getting Out of the Game: Desistance From Career Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Street Prostitutes Versus Elite Prostitutes Global Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Interest in Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From a Career Deviance and Deviant Career Perspective Exercises and Discussion Questions Glossary References and Additional Reading Index SupplementsInstructor Resource Site Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:
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What are the different sociological perspectives on deviance?While there are many different sociological theories about crime, there are four primary perspectives about deviance: Structural Functionalism, Social Strain Typology, Conflict Theory, and Labeling Theory.
What are the 3 perspectives in sociology?These three theoretical orientations are: Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, and Conflict Perspective.
What are the five aspects of deviance?According to Merton, there are five types of deviance based upon these criteria: conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism and rebellion.
What are the 4 perspectives in sociology?Four Major Sociological Theories. The four main theoretical perspectives are symbolic interactionism theory, social conflict theory, structural-functional theory, and feminist theory.
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