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Understanding Deviance and Social Control by Margie Precillas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses several sociological theories of deviance and social control. It begins by emphasizing the importance of studying deviance within its social context rather than just at the individual level. It then defines deviant behavior as actions that violate social norms and notes that what is considered deviant can vary across time and cultures. The document goes on to summarize several classic theories of deviance, including Durkheim
- Author
- Margie Precillas
- Language
- EN