SOCI1503 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Incest, Social Disorganization Theory, Victimless Crime
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Some deviance is criminal, butitdoesn"t have to be. Definitions of whatis deviantvary over time - across cultures. Norms are social expectations thatguide behaviour interaction. Folkways are customs we participate in on a daily basis. No serious consequences for violating these norms. people may express displeasure atour violations. "rule is join atthe end ofthe line if you try to jump into line closer to the front, people may. Highly regulated norms considered to have greater moral significance than folkways. Incest, cannibalism or plagiarism violating these norms may resultin fines, banishment, arrest or other serious consequences. Norms, deviance a social control social control refers to the institutions procedures thatforce members of a society to conform to norms. Formal social control gives specific people the responsibility of enforcing certain norms using specific methods. Informal social control is exercised by regular people. Works because people seek the approval of others. Guilt shame can be powerful means ofsocial control.
