Chapter 6: Learning Objectives, PowerPoint, Study Guides, and Resources

After reading the textbook, students should be able to identify:
  •  the socially constructed nature of deviant behavior
  • the role of culture and perceptions of norm violation
  • the theories of deviance including social control, rational choice, differential association, labeling theory, structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and feminist theory
  • the types and amount of crime across all three levels of analysis are addressed.
  • the roles and importance of the criminal justice system 

Course Objective met:

demonstrate an understanding of the variety of ways in which deviance is socially constructed and the ways in which society attempts to control non-conforming behaviors

  

Resources:

Chapter PowerPoint: Links to an external site.Use this as a guide with your readings!

Chapter Study Guide: Links to an external site. Important terms to know for the exam!

Student Resources: Links to an external site. Practice Quizzes, Flashcards, and more!