This was a very interesting video. It makes you think about how people are portrayed as deviants. He describes deviants as those that go against the social norms. The example of the athlete is a good one. The labeling theory suggests that if you are hanging out with the wrong people that you aren't labeled a deviant until someone actually puts the label on you. It's true, that if you are hanging out with the wrong crowd, people will perceive you the same as they will the others, guilt by association. It's true that in today's society, those athletes for example, will find ways around the system if the proper resources aren't available to them. In today's world people are quick to judge others without knowing all of the facts. jam012
Yes, it's true but we do as a society decide on what the "norm" is and if we deviate from that there are labels for that behavior also given by society. Conformity is a big issue here and I think that is where it is difficult for us to break away from that. We have to decide if we do break away is that going to be considered deviant or not. Hbaby31012
The video was very informative and made a lot of sense. Especially when discussing the example of the athlete and the use of steroids. As the video said, if all the teammates are using steroids, their behavior is classified as normal. Something everyone is doing, therefore there is no deviance from that norm. However, if only one person (or a couple) are using the steroids, then compared to the other players who are not using steroids, the ones who are display a deviant behavior. Something not "normal". When you apply Merton's strain theory to this same scenario, sub deviant behaviors or 2nd deviants often come into play. For instance, if that player is there on a scholarship and feels like he has to take steroids to beef up to be comparable to his other teammates and gets busted doing so, then he may lose his scholarship since he may not be able to play until he is clean. This may create a hardship to pay for college and create credibility issues with his peers, coaches, family and friends. This could theoretically escalate to the athlete to take illegal and extreme measures that are detrimental to his health and well being. Often times, people are quick to judge a person due to labeling as well. The old saying that you never get a second time to make a good impression holds true, but to who's standards is that being applied? Labeling (also covered) is no different than stereotyping. The society in which we live is full of labels and stereotypes. But until you have walked a mile in the athelete's shoes or anyone else's, we should not be so quick to judge or label.Firecracker012
I also agree that the video was full of information. Also, I liked your take on a player taking steroids because he feels the need to, and not just because he wants to. Sometimes there are periods of desperation where we do make the wrong move. -JrMac95012
This is interesting in how context, individual groups, and locations in society affect deviation. I think in the theory of differential association this seems to be the popular norm of deviance in society and the majority. The labeling theory and strain theory affect different societies of social and economic stature. I think what I'm trying to say is that all parts of society are influenced by these three Theories of Deviance. In everyday society, we are faced with the challenge of making everyday decisions and I do believe that our choices are a reflection of our limitations. Of course, someone who lives in poverty and does not have the means to become successful or achieve their goals are more susceptible to conform to the strain theory, where as a person who is of rich status would appear to fall under the theory of differential association but may be more susceptible by "social status" if the result were a primary or secondary deviance. However, all social and economic statuses of society succumb to a variety of peer pressures that would result as deviance under all three of these umbrellas. Hbaby31012
I agree, if someone that is poor and doesn’t think they have the ability to reach their goals, because of Strain theory they would do whatever to reach them if that means becoming a deviant or not. What really sets that person apart though is after he reaches the goals, does that person stop that deviant behavior or does be continue on his behavior? Techie_012
it is interested how the information show that individual groups, and location in society affect deviation. I think the theory of different association seems to be the well known norm of deviance in society and the majority. the labeling theory and strain theory affects the different society social and economic structure. I thing trying to say that societies are affected by the theories of deviance. In society we are faced with the challenges of making decisions, I do believe that the way we make our choices reflect our limitation. If someone lives in poverty doesn't have the means to become sucessful or achieve their goals are likely to relate to the strain theory and someone rich would fall under the differential association. Bears 012
I agree with you that different theories apply to different structures. Someone who has always had the resources to get the things that they want may look at someone like they are crazy when they are doing different things (in this case steroids), to get the result that they want from the situation. Also, depending on how the person doing steroids was exposed to steroid use, they may not even realize that they are doing something that is out of the "norm" to someone else. Norms being set by society are tricky, especially since society is constantly changing. Tayb012
I would have to agree with you, but the two scenarios really show how broad deviance is. I wouldn't think of a vegetarian as being deviant. When someone takes illegal steroids, whether it's apart of a small group where everyone does it or one person is doing it, we know it's the wrong thing to do (unless they live under a rock) and very different from "the norm." DaBearsandBulls012
The video did a good job at explaining and breaking down labeling theory and strain theory of deviance. Personally, I would have never assumed someone who is a vegetarian as someone being "deviant", but I can understand why the video would point that out. It is assumed that a majority of people eat meat, so when you come across someone who is vegetarian or vegan, you are kind of taken aback by the statement at first because it isn't "normal". Deviance, along with many other things, are set or labeld by what society views as being normal... but normal also varies from group to group, or even from one individual to another. Tayb012
I would have to agree with you, I personally never would have thought of a vegetarian or vegan as being deviant either. I guess because it is not as common as people who eat meat. It is something out of the norm which makes it be considered a deviant act. It makes me wonder what else would be considered a deviant act that I never would have thought of. -Blue22_012
I honestly liked this style of teaching in a video. It was incredibly easy to follow and understand. It explained exactly what deviance is and what the different forms are. He discussed Theory of Differential Association, Labeling Theory, and Strain Theory. Theory of Differential Association was explaining how your environment changes the likelihood of you performing a deviant act. If the people around you perform a deviant act, it shows you that it is okay to do it too because it will not be seen as wrong. The Labeling Theory was explaining how an act is only deviant when people label it as deviant. What is considered deviant is based upon the situation. If the people (even society) label an act as deviant, you are less likely to commit the act. Although different places can label the same act as not deviant. Strain Theory is the explained how if someone does not have the opportunities to get the goal they want then they chose a deviant act to get to their goal. -Blue22_012
The Video does a great job explaining the different Theory’s of Deviance; Theory of Differential Association, Labeling Theory, and Stain Theory. I grew up in a small town that if you were a guy you had to play football in high school. If you didn’t you were looked down on in some ways and a lot of the boys that didn’t play football were considered Druggies, geeks, or other labels. So to avoid being a Deviant, taking Theory of Differential Association, at our school it was reversed because you joined the team and learned how to play or be a member of the team so you are not given the labels above. Needless to say I joined the football team like a lot of other freshmen boys to avoid those labels. The video using sports really made me think, if you take labeling Theory a lot of the people that got called Druggies, did use drugs but was it because of the label we gave them or some other reason. I’m sure one or two football players took some kind of steroid, so they could play better. It’s interesting that looking back and learning from this video how much strain and stress there is in high school, this opened my eyes and really made me think. Techie _012
I also agree with you and think this video did a good job of explaining the different theories. I think it was a very good choice to use an athlete as an example as well, make it simple and easy for people to relate to. Starburst012
I agree with what you are saying too. I like how you compared deviance to high school. I remember too that if you weren't in the cool click, that you were considered a nerd or a burnout. Having this label can really affect a persons self esteem leading to real deviant behavior. jam012
I do agree with what you are saying. And the example of the sports player was great. It makes sense on why someone who use steroids if they have improvement, but if they never used them, then maybe they would just work on getting better, if they have strong support with them as well. I believe support from peers and family plays a big part in your life and the choices you make. lilred012
I really enjoyed this video. If I wouldn't have already known what these different theories meant I would still have a great understanding after watching this video. The guy in the video used the same example for each theory; a athlete wanting to be successful. For Theory of Differential Association, an athlete learns deviant or non deviant behavior, like he said "monkey see, monkey do". If he is taught to cheat and use steroids in order to be successful, that is what he is going to do. If he is taught that hard work and dedication is the way to go and it will make you successful that that is what they are going to do. Then labeling theory, going along with the athlete example, is based of of society. Does society label it as deviant behavior? If society does, than it will be considered deviant. Lastly, strain theory is when the athlete does not have access to reach his or her goal. So they are turned to deviant behavior in order to get that goal. Maybe they do not have access to the right equipment, or a good coach, so they turn to other ways to be successful, like steroids. Starburst012
I found this to be an interesting video. The two examples really seem to give it a broad meaning. It is really affected by individual groups and locations within society. Everyday we are faced with decisions that will portray (label) us in different ways, and will have either a long or short impression about us leading us to make future critical decisions. I think morals have a lot to do with this. I wouldn't think of a vegetarian as being deviant. I would think of someone doing steroids as deviant and whether they are doing it alone or are among a larger group doing it, they know it's wrong to do. I do agree that our resources, either abundant or scarce, plays a huge part in what we do as well and defines the life we lead. Money is obviously one, but there are many others as well. DaBearsandBulls012
I really enjoyed this video. Deviance isn't necessarily a "bad" thing. I like how they described that right off the bat. It's something that is out of the norm. Theory of differential association states that deviance is a learned behavior from exposure. Which is very true. He also explained the "monkey see, monkey do" meaning that if you are around it or grow up with it, you have a higher chance of doing the same. crjgirl012
You have a higher chance of deviance if you are exposed to deviant behavior, yes; HOWEVER, I don't believe that that is the case in all situations. I happen to know quite a few people who have grown up with abusive or addicted parents who could not have turned become more different from their parents if they'd tried. -YellowUmbrella012
This video was very interesting. One of the first things that he said that kind of made me rethink deviance is the fact that it is just anyone who doesn't follow the norm. I have always looked at deviance with a negative connotation and I'm sure many other people do too. His example with the fact that people who are vegetarians are deviant showed me that deviance doesn't always have a negative connotation on it. But, I suppose the reason why my self and a lot of other people might put deviance with a negative connotation is because many people who break the norm are doing things that a viewed as really wrong in society so the word deviance is used with those people more than the people who do things just a little different. RDH012
I love the way this video explains deviance. Especially in social context. Norms/deviance may be defined by subcultures, too-- not just cultures as a whole. I believe that strain theory is one of the most frequent causes of deviant behavior. Especially since the recession. I'm not discounting the other theories of deviance, but with the ideal of the "American Dream" that our society pushes off onto everyone, that is the one that makes the most sense. Especially in the middle/lower classes. -YellowUmbrella012
I do believe society shows us these "norms" on how someone will act. If your hanging with people who are doing drug, commenting crimes...ext you will do the same. It takes a strong minded person to know the difference. I also believe that just because you grew up poor or no support from you family, or no one in you family... goes to college (as an example)... you can break that "norm". You can go to college, make alot of money and support your children as they grow up. But just like you fell forced to do drugs with your friends, you can push your self to do better in life. lilred012
The video used a great example for deviance. Most norm deviances are subjective because each society has its own norms. Also in every society there is also cultural norms. In america drinking under age is not okay but if the house is a certain religion and drink wine with dinner then they may think it is okay for children to have one glass. Even in each culture and society there is also another factor to norm devience and that is family. One family may get a fake Christmas tree and to that family it is the norm. Deviances are good for growth and change in societies. There are some norm deviances that every society has the same norms. In all societies incest is taboo and it is something we all agree on. Labeling theory is interesting especially when you see it in action. If a person is called a pot head they sometimes become what they are told they are but the person is only a pot head when another labels them that. Before they were labeled they were a person that smokes weed. The worst part is when they are labeled by the legal system because it changes the way every job and person views that person. Zipping012
I liked your example of how drinking may be seen as a cultural norm in a household depending one someone's ethnicity or religion. In Italy, it is normal for people of almost any age to have a glass of wine with dinner, but in America, that would deviate from our norms due to the drinking age. GoGreen012
I believe as the United States, we generally try to regulate our society, and do not generally accept people who deviate from our major norms that we have established. But according to Emile Durkheim’s theory, deviance is necessary to society. In the video, it gives an example of deviance as using steroids and performance enhancing drugs. However, deviance is not always a bad thing. I personally like Merton’s Strain theory. The Strain theory argues that society can be set up in a way that encourages too much deviance. As a college student who is transferring to a university, there are pressures to obtain a certain GPA. One may feel they do not have the necessary resources to get a good grade (or may not have enough time to study/prepare) in a class to maintain a high GPA and may deviate to cheating or using resources that the class would not allow. GoGreen012
I really like your article and the way you described such. Stain theory is an example of trying to do well in your society, however break the norms to get there. The innovator in this case is trying to better themselves, however if the consequences come to light, they could see themselves going in the wrong direction, so to speak. In theory, if this is true, if someone's progress goes in the wrong direction then they have even a higher chance of future deviant behavior. I usually call this the spiraling effect, where an individual spiral’s downward out of control. Lawpro012
I agree with the statement from the beginning of the clip where the speaker talks about deviance in general not always having to be negative. The “Differential Association” (a.k.a. monkey see, monkey do) theory is, in my opinion and what I’ve seen in my life, is a very accurate theory. It is accurate especially in situations where someone is in an environment they are new to. It seems like whenever I am in a frustrating situation that I’ve seen others in before, I portray the behavior and mannerisms they displayed when they were going through the given situation. So often times, even if it isn’t a big deal, I will make it a big deal; almost like the world is ending. It could be something so simple to fix, but ever since I saw that person overreact, I assume the only way to react, is to overreact. Differential Association is also an accurate theory because it can occur in any situation, no matter what the circumstances (age, race, gender, etc.) The speaker’s words on Labeling Theory yielded a very good example, as well as the consequences of labeling certain people. This video was very full of information, and widened the understanding of deviance.
You are so right about "Differential Association"! I am the same way. Every time that I find myself in a new situation, or surrounded by new people. I tend to first observe the way they behave and their mannerisms so that I can fit in with that group. I still bite my nails because of that very thing. gogetit012
I liked how this video explained and described theories and deviance. Take high school, for example. Every one belonged in a certain group, or clique. What happened within that group was "normal" and not deviant. However, if I am a part of a different group, my norm is different and their behavior is deviant. It really makes a lot of sense. But, honestly, in our society, do we even really need the label of deviance? Go onto Facebook. My entire newsfeed alternates between "Be yourself" to "Conform and blend in like everyone else" to "Don't judge that person because you don't know their journey." So, we are supposed to be trying to blend in with everyone else and accept everyone else. So, if that is the case, then why are we still trying to label those who are different from our norm? gogetit012
Being deviant does not always mean your "bad", it is another way of someone going outside the norms ones society or culture. Calling someone a deviant could also be the same as stereotyping. This video proves that. Just because one decides to make a decision out of what we as a society consider normal doesn't mean that person is wrong, or bad. America is so quick to judge people and their actions, to stereotype, and call someone being deviant for their choices. This is not right! Jenchango012
I really learned from this video with a different approach and prospective. As I learned about the Micro level approach, the three theories were very interesting. When I looked at the approach to the theory of differential association, I used to always think of this as peer pressure. But peer pressure would be very vague as differential theory is more detailed. If someone is on a team that is successful by means of taking steroids and everyone does this on that team, it’s considered normal, only within that group. Therefore it’s acceptable among those individuals but it doesn’t make it right. The labeling theory is unique in its own as the amount of deviance in a group doesn’t necessarily change an individual for the worse or if it does it’s not specifically life altering such as primary deviance compared to secondary deviance. The strain theory approach is considered to be an innovator in which they deviate their lifestyle for their projected goal. Which doesn’t make their actions right all the same. Lawpro012
This was a very interesting video. It makes you think about how people are portrayed as deviants. He describes deviants as those that go against the social norms. The example of the athlete is a good one. The labeling theory suggests that if you are hanging out with the wrong people that you aren't labeled a deviant until someone actually puts the label on you. It's true, that if you are hanging out with the wrong crowd, people will perceive you the same as they will the others, guilt by association. It's true that in today's society, those athletes for example, will find ways around the system if the proper resources aren't available to them. In today's world people are quick to judge others without knowing all of the facts. jam012
ReplyDeleteYes, it's true but we do as a society decide on what the "norm" is and if we deviate from that there are labels for that behavior also given by society. Conformity is a big issue here and I think that is where it is difficult for us to break away from that. We have to decide if we do break away is that going to be considered deviant or not. Hbaby31012
DeleteThe video was very informative and made a lot of sense. Especially when discussing the example of the athlete and the use of steroids. As the video said, if all the teammates are using steroids, their behavior is classified as normal. Something everyone is doing, therefore there is no deviance from that norm. However, if only one person (or a couple) are using the steroids, then compared to the other players who are not using steroids, the ones who are display a deviant behavior. Something not "normal". When you apply Merton's strain theory to this same scenario, sub deviant behaviors or 2nd deviants often come into play. For instance, if that player is there on a scholarship and feels like he has to take steroids to beef up to be comparable to his other teammates and gets busted doing so, then he may lose his scholarship since he may not be able to play until he is clean. This may create a hardship to pay for college and create credibility issues with his peers, coaches, family and friends. This could theoretically escalate to the athlete to take illegal and extreme measures that are detrimental to his health and well being. Often times, people are quick to judge a person due to labeling as well. The old saying that you never get a second time to make a good impression holds true, but to who's standards is that being applied? Labeling (also covered) is no different than stereotyping. The society in which we live is full of labels and stereotypes. But until you have walked a mile in the athelete's shoes or anyone else's, we should not be so quick to judge or label.Firecracker012
ReplyDeleteI also agree that the video was full of information. Also, I liked your take on a player taking steroids because he feels the need to, and not just because he wants to. Sometimes there are periods of desperation where we do make the wrong move.
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This is interesting in how context, individual groups, and locations in society affect deviation. I think in the theory of differential association this seems to be the popular norm of deviance in society and the majority. The labeling theory and strain theory affect different societies of social and economic stature. I think what I'm trying to say is that all parts of society are influenced by these three Theories of Deviance. In everyday society, we are faced with the challenge of making everyday decisions and I do believe that our choices are a reflection of our limitations. Of course, someone who lives in poverty and does not have the means to become successful or achieve their goals are more susceptible to conform to the strain theory, where as a person who is of rich status would appear to fall under the theory of differential association but may be more susceptible by "social status" if the result were a primary or secondary deviance. However, all social and economic statuses of society succumb to a variety of peer pressures that would result as deviance under all three of these umbrellas. Hbaby31012
ReplyDeleteI agree, if someone that is poor and doesn’t think they have the ability to reach their goals, because of Strain theory they would do whatever to reach them if that means becoming a deviant or not. What really sets that person apart though is after he reaches the goals, does that person stop that deviant behavior or does be continue on his behavior?
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it is interested how the information show that individual groups, and location in society affect deviation. I think the theory of different association seems to be the well known norm of deviance in society and the majority. the labeling theory and strain theory affects the different society social and economic structure. I thing trying to say that societies are affected by the theories of deviance. In society we are faced with the challenges of making decisions, I do believe that the way we make our choices reflect our limitation. If someone lives in poverty doesn't have the means to become sucessful or achieve their goals are likely to relate to the strain theory and someone rich would fall under the differential association. Bears 012
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that different theories apply to different structures. Someone who has always had the resources to get the things that they want may look at someone like they are crazy when they are doing different things (in this case steroids), to get the result that they want from the situation. Also, depending on how the person doing steroids was exposed to steroid use, they may not even realize that they are doing something that is out of the "norm" to someone else. Norms being set by society are tricky, especially since society is constantly changing. Tayb012
DeleteI would have to agree with you, but the two scenarios really show how broad deviance is. I wouldn't think of a vegetarian as being deviant. When someone takes illegal steroids, whether it's apart of a small group where everyone does it or one person is doing it, we know it's the wrong thing to do (unless they live under a rock) and very different from "the norm." DaBearsandBulls012
DeleteThe video did a good job at explaining and breaking down labeling theory and strain theory of deviance. Personally, I would have never assumed someone who is a vegetarian as someone being "deviant", but I can understand why the video would point that out. It is assumed that a majority of people eat meat, so when you come across someone who is vegetarian or vegan, you are kind of taken aback by the statement at first because it isn't "normal". Deviance, along with many other things, are set or labeld by what society views as being normal... but normal also varies from group to group, or even from one individual to another. Tayb012
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with you, I personally never would have thought of a vegetarian or vegan as being deviant either. I guess because it is not as common as people who eat meat. It is something out of the norm which makes it be considered a deviant act. It makes me wonder what else would be considered a deviant act that I never would have thought of. -Blue22_012
DeleteI honestly liked this style of teaching in a video. It was incredibly easy to follow and understand. It explained exactly what deviance is and what the different forms are. He discussed Theory of Differential Association, Labeling Theory, and Strain Theory. Theory of Differential Association was explaining how your environment changes the likelihood of you performing a deviant act. If the people around you perform a deviant act, it shows you that it is okay to do it too because it will not be seen as wrong. The Labeling Theory was explaining how an act is only deviant when people label it as deviant. What is considered deviant is based upon the situation. If the people (even society) label an act as deviant, you are less likely to commit the act. Although different places can label the same act as not deviant. Strain Theory is the explained how if someone does not have the opportunities to get the goal they want then they chose a deviant act to get to their goal. -Blue22_012
ReplyDeleteThe Video does a great job explaining the different Theory’s of Deviance; Theory of Differential Association, Labeling Theory, and Stain Theory. I grew up in a small town that if you were a guy you had to play football in high school. If you didn’t you were looked down on in some ways and a lot of the boys that didn’t play football were considered Druggies, geeks, or other labels. So to avoid being a Deviant, taking Theory of Differential Association, at our school it was reversed because you joined the team and learned how to play or be a member of the team so you are not given the labels above. Needless to say I joined the football team like a lot of other freshmen boys to avoid those labels. The video using sports really made me think, if you take labeling Theory a lot of the people that got called Druggies, did use drugs but was it because of the label we gave them or some other reason. I’m sure one or two football players took some kind of steroid, so they could play better. It’s interesting that looking back and learning from this video how much strain and stress there is in high school, this opened my eyes and really made me think.
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I also agree with you and think this video did a good job of explaining the different theories. I think it was a very good choice to use an athlete as an example as well, make it simple and easy for people to relate to.
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I agree with what you are saying too. I like how you compared deviance to high school. I remember too that if you weren't in the cool click, that you were considered a nerd or a burnout. Having this label can really affect a persons self esteem leading to real deviant behavior. jam012
DeleteI do agree with what you are saying. And the example of the sports player was great. It makes sense on why someone who use steroids if they have improvement, but if they never used them, then maybe they would just work on getting better, if they have strong support with them as well. I believe support from peers and family plays a big part in your life and the choices you make. lilred012
DeleteI really enjoyed this video. If I wouldn't have already known what these different theories meant I would still have a great understanding after watching this video. The guy in the video used the same example for each theory; a athlete wanting to be successful. For Theory of Differential Association, an athlete learns deviant or non deviant behavior, like he said "monkey see, monkey do". If he is taught to cheat and use steroids in order to be successful, that is what he is going to do. If he is taught that hard work and dedication is the way to go and it will make you successful that that is what they are going to do. Then labeling theory, going along with the athlete example, is based of of society. Does society label it as deviant behavior? If society does, than it will be considered deviant. Lastly, strain theory is when the athlete does not have access to reach his or her goal. So they are turned to deviant behavior in order to get that goal. Maybe they do not have access to the right equipment, or a good coach, so they turn to other ways to be successful, like steroids.
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I found this to be an interesting video. The two examples really seem to give it a broad meaning. It is really affected by individual groups and locations within society. Everyday we are faced with decisions that will portray (label) us in different ways, and will have either a long or short impression about us leading us to make future critical decisions. I think morals have a lot to do with this. I wouldn't think of a vegetarian as being deviant. I would think of someone doing steroids as deviant and whether they are doing it alone or are among a larger group doing it, they know it's wrong to do. I do agree that our resources, either abundant or scarce, plays a huge part in what we do as well and defines the life we lead. Money is obviously one, but there are many others as well. DaBearsandBulls012
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this video. Deviance isn't necessarily a "bad" thing. I like how they described that right off the bat. It's something that is out of the norm. Theory of differential association states that deviance is a learned behavior from exposure. Which is very true. He also explained the "monkey see, monkey do" meaning that if you are around it or grow up with it, you have a higher chance of doing the same.
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You have a higher chance of deviance if you are exposed to deviant behavior, yes; HOWEVER, I don't believe that that is the case in all situations. I happen to know quite a few people who have grown up with abusive or addicted parents who could not have turned become more different from their parents if they'd tried.
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This video was very interesting. One of the first things that he said that kind of made me rethink deviance is the fact that it is just anyone who doesn't follow the norm. I have always looked at deviance with a negative connotation and I'm sure many other people do too. His example with the fact that people who are vegetarians are deviant showed me that deviance doesn't always have a negative connotation on it. But, I suppose the reason why my self and a lot of other people might put deviance with a negative connotation is because many people who break the norm are doing things that a viewed as really wrong in society so the word deviance is used with those people more than the people who do things just a little different. RDH012
ReplyDeleteI love the way this video explains deviance. Especially in social context. Norms/deviance may be defined by subcultures, too-- not just cultures as a whole. I believe that strain theory is one of the most frequent causes of deviant behavior. Especially since the recession. I'm not discounting the other theories of deviance, but with the ideal of the "American Dream" that our society pushes off onto everyone, that is the one that makes the most sense. Especially in the middle/lower classes.
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I do believe society shows us these "norms" on how someone will act. If your hanging with people who are doing drug, commenting crimes...ext you will do the same. It takes a strong minded person to know the difference. I also believe that just because you grew up poor or no support from you family, or no one in you family... goes to college (as an example)... you can break that "norm". You can go to college, make alot of money and support your children as they grow up. But just like you fell forced to do drugs with your friends, you can push your self to do better in life.
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The video used a great example for deviance. Most norm deviances are subjective because each society has its own norms. Also in every society there is also cultural norms. In america drinking under age is not okay but if the house is a certain religion and drink wine with dinner then they may think it is okay for children to have one glass. Even in each culture and society there is also another factor to norm devience and that is family. One family may get a fake Christmas tree and to that family it is the norm. Deviances are good for growth and change in societies. There are some norm deviances that every society has the same norms. In all societies incest is taboo and it is something we all agree on. Labeling theory is interesting especially when you see it in action. If a person is called a pot head they sometimes become what they are told they are but the person is only a pot head when another labels them that. Before they were labeled they were a person that smokes weed. The worst part is when they are labeled by the legal system because it changes the way every job and person views that person. Zipping012
ReplyDeleteI liked your example of how drinking may be seen as a cultural norm in a household depending one someone's ethnicity or religion. In Italy, it is normal for people of almost any age to have a glass of wine with dinner, but in America, that would deviate from our norms due to the drinking age. GoGreen012
DeleteI believe as the United States, we generally try to regulate our society, and do not generally accept people who deviate from our major norms that we have established. But according to Emile Durkheim’s theory, deviance is necessary to society. In the video, it gives an example of deviance as using steroids and performance enhancing drugs. However, deviance is not always a bad thing. I personally like Merton’s Strain theory. The Strain theory argues that society can be set up in a way that encourages too much deviance. As a college student who is transferring to a university, there are pressures to obtain a certain GPA. One may feel they do not have the necessary resources to get a good grade (or may not have enough time to study/prepare) in a class to maintain a high GPA and may deviate to cheating or using resources that the class would not allow. GoGreen012
ReplyDeleteI really like your article and the way you described such. Stain theory is an example of trying to do well in your society, however break the norms to get there. The innovator in this case is trying to better themselves, however if the consequences come to light, they could see themselves going in the wrong direction, so to speak. In theory, if this is true, if someone's progress goes in the wrong direction then they have even a higher chance of future deviant behavior. I usually call this the spiraling effect, where an individual spiral’s downward out of control. Lawpro012
DeleteI agree with the statement from the beginning of the clip where the speaker talks about deviance in general not always having to be negative.
ReplyDeleteThe “Differential Association” (a.k.a. monkey see, monkey do) theory is, in my opinion and what I’ve seen in my life, is a very accurate theory. It is accurate especially in situations where someone is in an environment they are new to. It seems like whenever I am in a frustrating situation that I’ve seen others in before, I portray the behavior and mannerisms they displayed when they were going through the given situation. So often times, even if it isn’t a big deal, I will make it a big deal; almost like the world is ending. It could be something so simple to fix, but ever since I saw that person overreact, I assume the only way to react, is to overreact. Differential Association is also an accurate theory because it can occur in any situation, no matter what the circumstances (age, race, gender, etc.)
The speaker’s words on Labeling Theory yielded a very good example, as well as the consequences of labeling certain people.
This video was very full of information, and widened the understanding of deviance.
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You are so right about "Differential Association"! I am the same way. Every time that I find myself in a new situation, or surrounded by new people. I tend to first observe the way they behave and their mannerisms so that I can fit in with that group. I still bite my nails because of that very thing.
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I liked how this video explained and described theories and deviance. Take high school, for example. Every one belonged in a certain group, or clique. What happened within that group was "normal" and not deviant. However, if I am a part of a different group, my norm is different and their behavior is deviant. It really makes a lot of sense. But, honestly, in our society, do we even really need the label of deviance? Go onto Facebook. My entire newsfeed alternates between "Be yourself" to "Conform and blend in like everyone else" to "Don't judge that person because you don't know their journey." So, we are supposed to be trying to blend in with everyone else and accept everyone else. So, if that is the case, then why are we still trying to label those who are different from our norm? gogetit012
ReplyDeleteBeing deviant does not always mean your "bad", it is another way of someone going outside the norms ones society or culture. Calling someone a deviant could also be the same as stereotyping. This video proves that. Just because one decides to make a decision out of what we as a society consider normal doesn't mean that person is wrong, or bad. America is so quick to judge people and their actions, to stereotype, and call someone being deviant for their choices. This is not right! Jenchango012
ReplyDeleteI really learned from this video with a different approach and prospective. As I learned about the Micro level approach, the three theories were very interesting. When I looked at the approach to the theory of differential association, I used to always think of this as peer pressure. But peer pressure would be very vague as differential theory is more detailed. If someone is on a team that is successful by means of taking steroids and everyone does this on that team, it’s considered normal, only within that group. Therefore it’s acceptable among those individuals but it doesn’t make it right. The labeling theory is unique in its own as the amount of deviance in a group doesn’t necessarily change an individual for the worse or if it does it’s not specifically life altering such as primary deviance compared to secondary deviance. The strain theory approach is considered to be an innovator in which they deviate their lifestyle for their projected goal. Which doesn’t make their actions right all the same. Lawpro012
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