Social Control and Deviance

Social Control Theory posits that individuals conform to social norms due to internalized beliefs and values, rather than external pressures or rewards.

Socialization refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors of their society.

Strain Theory posits that deviance arises when individuals experience a disjunction between their goals and the legitimate means to achieve them.

Escalation refers to the process by which individuals engage in increasingly serious or frequent deviant behavior over time.

Differential Association Theory posits that deviance is learned through interaction with others who engage in deviant behavior.

Habituation refers to the process by which individuals become less responsive to deviant behavior over time due to repeated exposure.

Folk Crime refers to minor violations of social norms that are not considered serious crimes, such as jaywalking or littering.

Neutralization refers to the process by which individuals use various techniques to reduce the negative consequences of their deviant behavior.

Corporate Crime refers to illegal activities committed by businesses or corporations, often for financial gain.

Labeling refers to the process by which individuals are assigned a deviant label, which can have significant consequences for their social status and opportunities.

Organized Crime refers to illegal activities carried out by structured groups or networks for financial gain.

Social Control Theory posits that individuals conform to social norms due to external pressures or rewards, such as the desire for approval or the fear of punishment.

White-Collar Crime refers to illegal activities committed by individuals in positions of power or trust, often for personal gain.

Deviance Amplification refers to the process by which deviance becomes more widespread and visible in society due to media attention and public concern.

Political Deviance refers to illegal activities committed by individuals or groups to achieve political goals or challenge the existing political order.