Deviant Behavior: Crime, Conflict, and Interest GroupsBeginning with the premise that the definition of deviance is fluid and depends on the time and place of those trying to define it, this text discusses specific behaviors in the context of interest group conflict. The first three chapters provide a theoretical perspective on deviance. The second sec |
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... judge and punish , it will define these acts as criminal and will treat them as such.12 Thus , short of a society of robots , it is impossible to have a collection of humans so inflexible in their behavior that none will diverge to some ...
... judge and punish , it will define these acts as criminal and will treat them as such.12 Thus , short of a society of robots , it is impossible to have a collection of humans so inflexible in their behavior that none will diverge to some ...
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... judge sentenced 7 of the conspirators to 30 days in jail ; 21 others were given suspended 30 - day sentences . Someone who broke into a parking meter might spend more time in jail , but you must recognize that locking up executives for ...
... judge sentenced 7 of the conspirators to 30 days in jail ; 21 others were given suspended 30 - day sentences . Someone who broke into a parking meter might spend more time in jail , but you must recognize that locking up executives for ...
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... judge described them in glowing terms as " wholesome " and complimented them on their athletic records . Journalists ... judges.80 Such attitudes have real consequences for homosexuals . Until 1969 , homosexuals were automatically barred ...
... judge described them in glowing terms as " wholesome " and complimented them on their athletic records . Journalists ... judges.80 Such attitudes have real consequences for homosexuals . Until 1969 , homosexuals were automatically barred ...
Contents
Perspectives on Deviance | 49 |
Why Is Certain Behavior Deviant? | 84 |
PART II | 113 |
Copyright | |
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