Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries

What is deviance? Is it simply a violation of social norms? Or is it something more complex? In Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries, authors Steven M. Cohen and Kara N. Hawthorne explore the fascinating world of deviance, challenging the traditional view of deviance as a fixed and unchanging category.

Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries

by Leon Anderson

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Cohen and Hawthorne argue that deviance is not simply a violation of social norms, but rather a social construction. They show how the definition of deviance changes over time and from culture to culture. What is considered deviant in one society may be perfectly acceptable in another. For example, in some cultures, it is considered deviant to eat insects, while in other cultures, insects are a delicacy.

The authors also discuss the role of social control in the creation of deviance. They show how social control agents, such as the police, the courts, and the media, play a role in defining and enforcing social norms. These agents can label certain behaviors as deviant, and they can use their power to punish those who engage in these behaviors.

Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries is a comprehensive and engaging text that provides a clear and concise overview of the major theories of deviance. The book uses real-world examples to illustrate how these theories apply to everyday life, and it challenges the traditional view of deviance as a fixed and unchanging category. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of deviance.

Table of Contents

2. Theories of Deviance
3. The Social Construction of Deviance
4. Social Control and Deviance
5. Deviance and the Law
6. Deviance and Stigma
7. Deviance and Social Change

Reviews

"Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries is a well-written and engaging text that provides a comprehensive overview of the major theories of deviance. The authors do an excellent job of using real-world examples to illustrate how these theories apply to everyday life. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of deviance." - Dr. John H. Gagnon, University of California, Santa Barbara

"Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries is a timely and important book that challenges the traditional view of deviance as a fixed and unchanging category. The authors provide a clear and concise overview of the major theories of deviance, and they use real-world examples to illustrate how these theories apply to everyday life. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of deviance." - Dr. Marybeth C. Stalp, University of Texas at Arlington

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Deviance: Social Constructions and Blurred Boundaries

by Leon Anderson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5546 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	497 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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