Author Question: Explain briefly the typology of deviants that Gusfield uses to explain their role in the social ... (Read 42 times)

ETearle · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Explain briefly the typology of deviants that Gusfield uses to explain their role in the social order.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain how labeling theory is classified according to the categories used in each chapter of this text.

What will be an ideal response?

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: key points to be made
Sick deviant truly abnormal behavior, most agree, mass murderers, everyone joins together to hate
Repentant deviants feel remorse, want to reintegrate into society, show they are reformed, donate time and money to charity like Michael Vick
Cynical deviants, know they are criticized but dont care, no remorse, flaunt the rules, so what?
Enemy deviants not only want to continue deviance, but want others to join, terrorists

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
Predominantly Processual how labeling takes place
Classical: more emphasis on system and its reactions and due process issues
Some structural aspects as it admits poor, minorities more likely to be labeled
More conflict in its orientation than consensus
Microtheory the processing and reacting to individuals is the focus