Deviance and Social Control

Deviance and social control are central themes in sociology, exploring how societies define and respond to behaviors that challenge norms. Studying these mechanisms reveals the interplay between conformity, power, and resistance. Deviance and Social Control analyzes the theories and institutions that regulate behavior in different social contexts. The book discusses labeling theory, moral panics, and systems of surveillance and punishment. It also explores how class, race, and gender shape definitions of deviance. Combining classical and contemporary perspectives, it provides readers with a critical understanding of how social order is maintained and contested.

Dr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar is currently serving as Head (officiating since 2021), Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal Pradesh. He has nearly a decade of teaching experience at Rajiv Gandhi Central University. An alumnus and Gold Medalist (2011) of Delhi School of Social Work, University of Delhi, his research interests include Education, Health, Governance, Political Economy, Social Justice and Empowerment. Young Social Scientist Award by Indian Social Science Association, Research and Academic Excellence Award by Institute of Scholars, Karnataka, Gian Pandit Award and Kunda Datar Gold Medal by University of Delhi are some of his distinctions. The noted academician has over 40 Academic Publications which comprises of 22 Research Articles in reputed journals, a dozen of Book Chapters, and 6 Books (ISBN). He also has over two dozen of conference paper presentations apart from chairing and contributing to academic domains in capacity building and curriculum development as a resource person for a number of times. Other than academics, he also holds a distinction of serving Prasar Bharati (All India Rank 3) at All India RadioNational Channel (2015), and Deputy Superintendent of Police (2019), Bihar Police Service to mention a few.