Chapter 6 Sociology: Conflict, Interactionist, and Functionalist Perspectives

What perspective decides who is considered 'deviant'?

The Conflict Perspective, which is determined by those in power.

What is social control?

A society's techniques and strategies for preventing deviance.

What are the two types of social control?

Formal (structured control) and informal (implied control).

What are sanctions in the context of deviance?

Penalties or rewards for behavior relative to social norms.

How does the Conflict Theory apply to homelessness?

Cities establish social control over homelessness due to community concerns like fear of crime and panhandling.

What does the interactionist perspective focus on regarding deviance?

Understanding the experiences behind deviance and how individuals apply meaning to their behavior.

What is labeling theory?

The idea that society's framing of behavior shapes the response to deviance.

What is stigma in relation to deviance?

A powerfully negative label that shapes one's social identity.

What are the two types of stigma?

Ascribed (involuntary, automatic) and achieved (earned through conduct or action).

What are some responses to social stigma?

Ministrelization, normification, and militant chauvinism.

How does functionalism view deviance?

As a response to dysfunction in society, with manifest and latent outcomes.

What does the conflict perspective say about housing markets?

It argues that zoning rules favor large, expensive houses that keep poorer families out.

How do interactionists view the concept of home?

They see it as subjective, varying from a big house to a simple space for living.

What are the manifest functions of tiny homes according to functionalism?

Creating new communities and helping tiny home enthusiasts.

What are latent functions of tiny homes that may disrupt society?

They may disrupt the housing market and put pressure on public spaces.

What is the significance of tiny houses in the context of conflict theory?

They challenge zoning rules and highlight the disparity in housing treatment.

What is the role of community in the interactionist perspective on tiny homes?

Tiny homesteaders create communities that share similar lifestyles and values.

What is the purpose of the video about controlling dissent?

To analyze which sociological perspective best explains the deviance presented.

What does the term 'deviance' encompass in sociology?

Behaviors that violate social norms and the societal reactions to those behaviors.

How can the concept of deviance be applied to public spaces?

Through events like Drag Queen Story Hour or the control of homelessness.