Social Deviance

Henry, Stuart

ISBN 10: 0745643043 / ISBN 13: 9780745643045

Published by Polity, 2009

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Synopsis:

This engaging introduction explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society, from criminal activity to alternative lifestyle choices. Stuart Henry traces the path by which we create deviance: how we single out behavior and appearances that differ from the norm , label them as offensive or unacceptable, and condemn them. It explains what kinds of behaviors are banned and who bans them, as well as exposing the important political influences on the social codes that lead to some people s behavior being sanctioned and others being celebrated. Ultimately Social Deviance reveals the underlying process by which some people get sucked into deviant lifestyles from which there appears to be no escape, highlighting the central role of social stigma on a person s identity.At its core this book looks at who becomes deviant and why. It delves into the multiple motives that cause rule breakers to behave badly, at least in the eyes of those they offe

About the Author: Stuart Henry, Professor and Director of the School of Public Administration and Urban Studies, San Diego State University

Bibliographic Details

Title: Social Deviance
Publisher: Polity
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good