Why are biological and psychological explanations behind smb being criminally deviant limited?
Because they are only covering individual factors, such as body and mind, without taking into account peer influence, opportunities and other social factors.
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Is all violance deviance?
No, boxing can be violent, but it's not deviant.
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What are the three ideas behind the sociological approach for deviance?
1) deviance varies according to cultural norms; 2) deviant because labeled as deviant; 3) defining social norms involves social power.
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Expand on the first idea of sociological approach for deviance
Nothing is inherently deviant, for example slavery was considered to be a norm in the 19th century, but not anymore
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Expand on the second idea of sociological approach for deviance
If smb is treated as deviant, it is very easy to become one. For example, the rich look down on the poor
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Expand on the third idea of sociological approach for deviance
Law was made for the elite to protect its interests. Campaign rallies and spontaneous protests seem to be very similar, but the police reacts differently.
