Lecture on Deviance, Social Class, Race, and Gender

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on deviance, social class and poverty, race/ethnicity/racism, and gender, providing definitions and explanations for important terms.

Deviance

A violation of societal norms.

Strain Theory

Individuals want to reach the cultural goals but lack the means to attain them, leading to strain.

Functionalist Perspective

Focuses on the functions associated with deviance including clarifying societal norms and promoting social cohesion.

Primary Deviance

The first time a person commits a deviant act.

Labeling Theory

Once labeled deviant, individuals may internalize the label and act in a deviant manner.

Cultural Capital

Knowledge and skills that help maintain social class stability across generations.

Status Inconsistency

When an individual's rankings on different status hierarchies are mismatched.

Symbolic Ethnicity

Celebrating one’s ethnicity using symbols on specific days.

Second Shift

The expectation for women to take on household and childcare duties after their workday.

Feminization of Poverty

The trend of poverty being associated with women, particularly single-parent households.