Crime, Deviance, and Social Norms: A Sociological Perspective
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This exam evaluates the relationship between crime, deviance, and social norms, emphasizing the social construction of criminal behavior. Candidates articulate their analyses and implications for enforcement during verbal assessments.
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Exam Details
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction To Sociology, Theories Of Deviance, Social Control Mechanisms
Key Topics
- Social Norms
- Deviance
- Crime Construction
- Social Control
- Law Enforcement
Learning Outcomes
- Critique Social Constructs
- Analyze Deviance
- Discuss Implications for Law Enforcement
- Examine Social Control Mechanisms
Full Description
This exam analyzes the relationship between crime, deviance, and social norms, focusing on how definitions of crime are socially constructed. It requires a critical look at societal values and their effects on criminal behavior.
The examination of crime and deviance within sociological contexts provides insights into societal reactions to deviant behavior. Such understanding is essential for criminologists examining the role of normative behavior in crime prevention.
Students will demonstrate their ability to articulate the social constructions of crime and deviance and analyze their implications for social control and law enforcement practices.
Participants may also discuss contemporary examples of deviance that challenge traditional notions of crime, thereby enriching the academic discourse.
Sample Questions
- How do social norms shape our understanding of deviance and crime?
- What are the implications of re-defining certain behaviors as deviant in society?
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