Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control

Michelle Inderbitzin primarily studies prison culture, juvenile justice, and transformative education. She is co-editor of the book The Voluntary Sector in Prisons: Encouraging Personal and Institutional Change, and she won the American Society of Criminology Teaching Award in 2017. Dr. Inderbitzin earned her PhD in sociology from the University of Washington and has been a faculty member at Oregon State University since 2001. Along with her on-campus classes on crime and deviance, she regularly teaches classes and volunteers in Oregon's maximum-security prison for men and state youth correctional facilities.

The second edition covers the development of major sociological theoretical perspectives and uses current research and examples to demonstrate how those theories are used to think about and study the causes of deviant behavior and the reactions to it.

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsChapter 1. Introduction to Deviance Introduction Conceptions of Deviance The Sociological Imagination The Importance of Theory and Its Relationship to Research Global Perspectives on Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites Ideas in Action Conclusion: Organization of the Book Exercises and Discussion Questions Key Terms Recommended ResourcesChapter 2. The Diversity of Deviance Introduction Deviance and Its Varied Forms Physical Deviance and Appearance: Ideals of Beauty, Self-Harm, and Body Modification Relationships and Deviance Deviance in Cyberspace: Making Up the Norms as We Go Subcultural Deviance Elite Deviance, Corporate Deviance, and Workplace Misconduct Positive Deviance Global Perspectives on Types of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Addiction, Prostitution, and Graffiti Ideas in Action: Guerrilla Gardening in Low-Income Areas Question: So Who Are the Deviants? Answer: It Depends on Whom You Ask Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 3. Researching Deviance Introduction Methodological Approaches to Studying Deviance Content Analysis Secondary Data Sources Ethical Considerations in Studying Deviance Global Perspectives on Trials and Tribulations Involved in Researching Deviance Across the Globe Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Using Content Analysis to Study Deviants Among the Business Elite and Street Bikers Ideas in Action: Evaluating Programs and Policy Conclusion Endnote Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 4. Anomie/Strain Theory Introduction Development of Anomie/Strain Theory Robert Merton and Adaptations to Anomie/Strain Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin, Differential Opportunity Albert Cohen, Delinquent Boys Robert Agnew, General Strain Theory Messner and Rosenfeld, Crime and the American Dream- Institutional Anomie Theory Application of Anomie and Strain Theories Critiques of Anomie and Strain Theories Global Perspectives on Anomie/Strain Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Occupy Wall Street Movement Ideas in Action: Transforming Innovation Into Conformity and Legitimate Success Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 5. Social Disorganization Theory Introduction Development of Social Disorganization Theory Shaw and McKay's Study of Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas Critiques of Social Disorganization Theory Rebirth of Social Disorganization Theory Empirical Tests of Social Disorganization Theory Global Perspectives on Social Disorganization Theory Tests of Social Disorganization in Cities Outside the United States More Theoretical and Empirical Advances and Divergences: Social and Physical Disorder Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites With Social Disorganization Theory Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From Social Disorganization and Broken Windows Perspectives Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermChapter 6. Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Introduction Development of Differential Association Theory Development of Akers's Social Learning Theory Social Structure and Social Learning Application of Differential Association and Social Learning Critiques of Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Cultural Deviance Theory and Subcultural Explanations of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Dating Violence Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From a Social Learning Perspective Global Perspectives on Testing Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Outside the United States Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 7. Social Control Theories of Deviance Introduction Development of Social Control Theory Contemporary Additions to Social Control Theory Application of Social Control Theories Critiques of Social Control Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Teenage Homelessness and Medical Deviance by Doctors Ideas in Action: Homeboy Industries Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 8. Labeling Theory Introduction Development of Labeling Theory How the Labeling Process Works Labeling and Mental Illness Labeling and Delinquency Application of Labeling Theory Impact of Labeling Theory Critiques of Labeling Theory Global Perspectives on Labeling Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering Drinking-and Not Drinking-on College Campuses Ideas in Action: The "I Have a Dream" Foundation-Instilling Positive Labels Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 9. Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance Introduction Development of Marxist Theory Development of Conflict Theory Applications of Marxist and Conflict Theories Critiques of Marxist and Conflict Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Marxist/Conflict Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Human Trafficking: Crossing Boundaries and Borders Ideas in Action: What Can Be Done About Human Trafficking? Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 10. Critical Theories of Deviance Introduction Development of Feminist Criminology Development of Critical Race Theory Development of Peacemaking Critiques of Critical Theories Global Perspectives on Deviance and Critical Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Pornography and Illegal Governmental Surveillance Ideas in Action: Navajo Peacemaking and Domestic Violence Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 11. Societal Responses to Deviance Introduction Medicalization of Deviant Behavior Policing, Supervision, and the Impact of Incarceration on Disadvantaged Populations and Communities Total Institutions Correctional Facilities and the Purposes of Punishment Gresham Sykes and the Pains of Imprisonment Juvenile Correctional Facilities Reentry: Challenges in Returning to the Community After Time in an Institution Public Fear and Social Control: The Case of Sex Offenders Collateral Consequences: Effects on Communities and Families Global Perspectives on the Social Control of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering How Money Can Matter in Local Jails Ideas in Action: College Programs in Prisons Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsChapter 12. Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Introduction Development of a Deviant Career and Career Deviance Approach Getting Into Deviance: Onset of a Deviant Career Risk and Protective Factors for Onset Escalation, Persistence, and Specialization in Deviance Sex Offenders: Generalists or Specialists? The Case of Drinking and Driving Summary of Career Deviance: Specialists or Generalists? Getting Out of the Game: Desistance From Career Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Street Prostitutes Versus Elite Prostitutes Global Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Interest in Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy From a Career Deviance and Deviant Career Perspective Conclusion Exercises and Discussion Questions Key TermsGlossaryReferences and Additional ReadingIndex