Deviant BehaviorAddresses complex theories and research on a wide range of deviant behaviours. In this edition is included a discussion of terrorism, cyberporn, family violence and a global view of homophobia. Examined are traditional and modern theories of deviance which provide background to the analysis. |
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... Feminist Theory Virtually all theories about deviance are meant to apply to both sexes . The theories assume that what holds true for men also holds true for women . Feminist theorists , however , disagree . They argue that extant ...
... Feminist Theory Virtually all theories about deviance are meant to apply to both sexes . The theories assume that what holds true for men also holds true for women . Feminist theorists , however , disagree . They argue that extant ...
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... Feminists , however , question the theory's assumption that rape is mostly sexually motivated . To feminists , rape is primarily motivated by the man's desire to dominate the woman because of gender inequality . Feminist Theory : Gender ...
... Feminists , however , question the theory's assumption that rape is mostly sexually motivated . To feminists , rape is primarily motivated by the man's desire to dominate the woman because of gender inequality . Feminist Theory : Gender ...
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... Feminist Theory To feminists , functionalist theory merely reflects a sexist society's view that " promis- cuous ” men are not a threat to the moral order , only " promiscuous " women such as prostitutes are . This explains why in a ...
... Feminist Theory To feminists , functionalist theory merely reflects a sexist society's view that " promis- cuous ” men are not a threat to the moral order , only " promiscuous " women such as prostitutes are . This explains why in a ...
Contents
General Definitions and Theories of Deviant Behavior | 1 |
What Is Deviant Behavior? | 3 |
The Modern Perspective | 9 |
Copyright | |
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