SOC101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Social Constructionism, Labeling Theory, Subculture
1 Aug 2016
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Deviance straying from or different to what is considered to be usual or normal. Overt characteristics actions or qualities taken as explicitly violating the cultural norm. Covert characteristics unstated qualities that might make a particular group a target for sanctions (ex. age, ethnic background, and sex) Status frustration feeling of failure to succeed in middle-class terms or institutions, leading to participation in delinquent subculture. Subordinate culture groups that feel the power of the dominant culture and exist in opposition to it. Delinquent subculture the subordinate culture of teenage gangs. Utilitarian designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. Non-utilitarian denoting actions that are not designed to gain financial rewards or the desired possessions. Vision quest rite of passage for aboriginal children leave their community ans go without eating or sleeping to experience a vision that would come in the form of a. Guardian spirit and teach them about their designated personal songs .
