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Cultural+Deviance+Theory definitions

# Definition Sets
1 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms. 26 sets
2 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 17 sets
3 the view that the adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behavior 8 sets
4 sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with social norms 4 sets
5 adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behavior. 4 sets
6 combines elements of strain and social disorganization, combines social disorganization and strain to explain how people living in deteriorated neighborhoods react to social isolation and economic deprivation 3 sets
7 links delinquent acts to the formation of independent subcultures with a unique set of values that clash with the mainstream culture. 3 sets
8 a unique lower-class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in conflict with conventional social norms. 3 sets
9 a theory based on the assumption that members of certain subcultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns 2 sets
10 development of subcultures as a result of disorganization and stress; subcultural values in opposition to conventional values. 2 sets
11 according to this theory, because of social strain and social isolation, a unique lower-class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods. these subcultures maintain an unconventional set of values and beliefs that are in conflict with the rest of society. 2 sets
12 identifies crime as occurring when cultures clash, that is, when individuals migrate to a new culture 2 sets
13 a lower class develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in a conflict with conventional social norms. 2 sets
14 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 2 sets
15 adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behavior 2 sets
16 a branch of social structure theory based on the assumption that members of certain subcultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns. 2 sets
17 a theory wherein delinquent behavior is viewed as an expression of conformity to cultural values and norms that are in opposition to those of the larger u.s. society. 2 sets
18 -combining elements of both strain and social disorganization, cultural deviance theory holds that because of strain and social isolation, a unique lower-class culture has developed in disorganized, poverty-ridden neighborhoods 2 sets
19 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms, 2 sets
20 delinquency is the natural result of certain neighborhoods in cities. it assumes that children are incapable of committing deviant acts and states that deviance is conformity to a set of values not accepted by the larger society. 2 sets
21 a lower-class culture develops in disorganized, poverty-ridden neighborhoods 2 sets
22 crime is derived from a set of values that exists in disadvantaged neighborhoods 1 set
23 combines elements of both strain and social disorganization theory. use of subcultures 1 set
24 theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
25 delinquency is a natural result of conditions that exist within certain neighborhood in cities 1 set
26 a unique lower-class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in conflict with conventional social norms 1 set
27 a theory based on the assumption that members of certain subcultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns. 1 set
28 a unique lower class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in conflict with conventional social norms 1 set
29 social disorganization and strain 1 set
30 = social disorganization plus strain. explains how people living in lower class neighborhoods react to social isolation and economic deprivation. 1 set
31 citizens who obey the street rules of lower-class life (focal concerns) find themselves in conflict with the dominant culture. 1 set
32 a unique lower class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in conflict with conventional social norms. 1 set
33 sees strain and social disorganization together, resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with social norms. 1 set
34 a theory based on the assumption that members of certain sub-cultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns 1 set
35 branch of social structure theory that see strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
36 shaw and mckay, delinquency is a natural result of bad neighborhoods, most likely zone of transition. run down areas cause social disorganization, creates cultural conflict, allowing delinquency to flourish, then becomes a full time career 1 set
37 lower-class culture develops in disorganized ways 1 set
38 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a claim that the lower class has its own, different set of values, which tends to conflict with the values of the middle class. 1 set
39 describes actions or behaviors that violate social norms, including formaly inacted rules, 1 set
40 criminal behavior reflects distinctive values and attitudes of lower class 1 set
41 the view that the adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures, produces criminal behavior 1 set
42 a unique lower-class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods whose unique set of values and beliefs puts residents in conflict wit conventional social norms. 1 set
43 development of subcultures as a result of disorganization and strain 1 set
44 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower-class culture that conflict with conventional social norms 1 set
45 theorists argued that delinquency is a natural result of conditions that exist within certain neighborhoods in cities; chifford shaw and henry mckay (also known as the social disorganization theory) 1 set
46 focuses on how the social traditions with which people live and the subcultures with which they identify contribute to the values that guide their behaviors 1 set
47 branch of social structure theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms - because of strain and social isolation, a unique lower-class culture develops in disorganized neighborhoods, these independent subcultures maintain unique values and beliefs that may conflict with conventional social norms. 1 set
48 according to this view of social structure theory, because of strain and social isolation a unique lower class culture develops in disorganzied neighborhoods. 1 set
49 branch of social structure theory which combines elements of both strain and social disorganization theories 1 set
50 1. value conflict. 2. effective socialization within group of oppositional values. 3. consciously opposing mainstream values (deviance is normative). 1 set
51 branch of social structure theory thats sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in a unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
52 adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behaviors 1 set
53 -trouble = prestige -toughness = cannot look weak -smartness = street smarts not book smarts -excitement = break drab existence, seek adventure -fate = spiritual forces guide destiny -autonomy = don't let authority control -belonging = be a part of a group -achieve status by succeeding in the above listed concerns 1 set
54 - "slums" = maintain a distinct cultural climate that remains stable for long periods of time * trouble = prestige * toughness = cant look weak and get a bad rep * smartness = "street" not "book" * excitement = break drab existence * fate = spiritual force guides destiny * autonomy = don't let authority control * belonging = be part of a group * status = by succeeding in the concerns listed above 1 set
55 a theory based on the assumption that members of certain subcultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior 1 set
56 if there were no laws, there would be no crime 1 set
57 -based on the assumption that criminal behavior is learned through participation with deviant subcultures that have a different value system 1 set
58 a lower class culture develops in disorganized, poverty ridden neighborhoods. 1 set
59 the view that the adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behavior. 1 set
60 crime occurs when cultures clash 1 set
61 based on the idea that the values of subcultural groups within the society have even more power over individual behavior. organized crime families, juvenile gangs, and hate groups can be described as deviant subcultures. 1 set
62 links delinquent acts to the formation of independent subcultures with a unique set of values that clash with the mainstream culture 1 set
63 a theory who view delinquent behavior as an expression of conformity to cultural values and norms that are in the opposition to those of the larger us society 1 set
64 children learn delinquent behavior through exposure to others (@ school) and by mimicking others' actions 1 set
65 identifies crime as occurring when cultures clash, i.e., when individuals migrate to a new culture 1 set
66 links delinquency acts to formation of independent subcultures w a unique set of values that clash with mainstream culture. 1 set
67 lower class as its own norms that clash with mainstream norms 1 set
68 conditions in neighborhoods caused delinquency 1 set
69 theory that sees strain and social disorganization together resulting in unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
70 shaw, mckay, and miller proposed that delinquent behavior is an expression of conformity to cultural values and norms that are in opposition to those of the large u.s. society 1 set
71 shaw, miller, and mckay: delinquent behavior is an expression of conformity to cultural values and norms that are in opposition to those of the larger us society 1 set
72 strain and social disorganization together result in a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms. 1 set
73 sees strain and social disorganization working together to create a unique lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms. participants in these "delinquent subcultures" adopt value systems that are directly opposed to that of the larger society 1 set
74 strain and soc disorg, unique lower class w/ conflicts to soc norms 1 set
75 third vairation of structural theory, combines elements of strain and social disorganization 1 set
76 this theory says that crime is related to the neighborhood, norms are different from the majorityand crime is a product of the environment 1 set
77 delinquent behavior is viewed as an expression of conformity to cultural valeus and norms that are in opposition to those of the larger us society 1 set
78 delinquent behavior is viewed as an expression of conformity to cultural values and norms that are in opposition to those of the larger us society 1 set
79 proposes that delinquency results from a desire to conform to cultural values that conflict to some extent with those of conventional society 1 set
80 walter miller. not necessarialy a rebellion against middle class values, but evolve to fit conditionnnns of the slum 1 set
81 postulates that some youth want to rebel against their own society and conform to the lower class-values. 1 set
82 branch of social structure theory that see strain and social disorganization together resulting in an unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional norms 1 set
83 strain and social disorganization together resulting in a uniqure lower-class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
84 theory: combines social disorganization and strain theories, poverty, socialization subculture, deviant values, crime and delinquency, criminal careers, focal concerns 1 set
85 social conditions in neighborhoods caused delinquency 1 set
86 poor communities have subcultures like gangs, absent dads, poorer, exposed to it early on and it becomes embedded in them 1 set
87 organized class structure of the lower class leads to crime, similar values of adults and children 1 set
88 3rd branch of the social structure theory 1 set
89 identifies crime as occurring when cultures clash 1 set
90 theory: unique lower class culture that conflicts with conventional social norms 1 set
91 -shaw and mackays theory -social conditions in neighborhoods caused delinquency -four assumptions:1) run down areas create social disorganization-many cultures living in an area, often with many languages, fosters differences; 2) social disorganization fosters cultural conflict-normative ambiguity (anomie) is created by rapid social change; 3) cultural conflict allows delinquency to flourish-children observe both conventional and criminal values. criminals who are successful pass on their knowledge to children, who then pass it along to others; 4) allowed to flourish, delinquency becomes a career—children as young as five engage in minor acts of deviance; as they age they progress to more serious offenses. 1 set
92 millers focal concern theory citizens who obey the street rules of lower-class life (focal concerns) find them selves in conflict with the dominant culture identifies the core values of lower class culture and shows their association to crime 1 set
93 idea that adoption of negative and antisocial values learned in neighborhoods and subcultures produces criminal behavior in individuals. 1 set
94 of social structure theory: a lower class culture develops in disorganized poverty ridden neighborhoods whose norms put residents in conflict with conventional social norms leaading to law violations; subcultures; cultural transmission 1 set
95 crime occurs because the values and norms of mainstream society clash with other subcultures' values and norms within that society criminal law reflects a normative consensus 1 set
96 crime occurs because values and norms of mainstream society clash with other subcultures' value and norms within the society criminal laws reflects a normative consensus cultural diversity can be cause of crime 1 set
97 a branch of social structure theory based on the assumption that members of certain subcultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns 1 set
98 theory that proposes that crime is a product of social and economic factors within a neighborhood 1 set
99 -people adapt to the values of the subculture to which they belong. - member of low-income subcultures more likely to celebrate behaviors that confront the values of society at large. 1 set
100 links delinquent acts to the formation of independent subcultures with a unique set of values that clash with the mainstream culture. lower class cultural values conflict with those of a larger society 1 set