SOCI 1005 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Philip Zimbardo, Edwin Sutherland, Binge Drinking
29 Jul 2015
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Deviance- behavior that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society. Stigma- a label used to devalue members of certain social groups. Social control- the techniques and strategies for preventing deviant human behavior in any society. Sanction- a penalty or reward for conduct concerning a social norm. Conformity- the act of going along with peers, individuals of our own status who have no special right to direct our behavior. Obedience- compliance with higher authorities a hierarchical structure. Informal social control- social control that is carried out casually by ordinary people through such means as laughter, smiles and ridicule. Formal social control- social control that is carried out by authorized agents such as police officers judges, school administrators, and employers. Control theory- a view of conformity and deviance hat suggests that our connection to members of society leads us to systematically conform to society"s norms.
