W9.2 May 3 (Fri)—CHENG SHIYI
1.Summary
Deviance is any behavior that violates cultural norms. Norms are social expectations that guide human behavior. Deviance is often divided into two types of deviant activities. Next, the importance of crime statistics in shedding light on social issues and policymaking was also presented. First, crime statistics are more than simple reports on incidents of criminal activity and reflect the complexity of society and the criminal justice system. They reveal the extent of criminal activity, but also point out the limitations of the statistics, as they only show crimes that have been reported to the authorities and do not cover the full range of criminal activity. The relationship between incarceration rates and the population was subsequently emphasized, in particular the characteristics of the prison system in the United States, including high rates of incarceration and high rates of recidivism. Reference was also made to innovative criminal justice policies, such as drug courts, to reduce recidivism rates and reduce reliance on prisons. Gender, race and socio-economic status also have an impact on crime statistics. The article points out the higher percentage of men in violent crimes and the unequal treatment and impact of African Americans in the criminal justice system. Characteristics of high-crime neighborhoods points out the interrelationships between crime and poverty, neighborhood characteristics, and how crime leads to a cycle of further poverty. In follows several aspects of social control and transgressive behavior. First, it describes the concept of social control, including both formal and informal forms of control. After that, it explores the influence of violent video games on behavior and speaks to the complexity of this association. It also mentions tattoos as an example of transgressive behavior and the changing meanings of tattoos among different groups of people. There is also the issue of sexual violence on college campuses, the lack of management, and the factors that may exist in the campus culture that promote sexual violence.
2.Interesting Point
The article tattoos as an example of transgressive behavior highlights the changing meanings of tattoos among different groups of people. The meaning of tattoos may have been evolving over time and in society, from being extremely stigmatized in the past to being more accepted today.
3.Discussion
At the individual level, how do personal moral perceptions affect how we view certain behaviors? What is the relationship between such subjective views and social norms?
Personal moral perceptions at the individual level shape our views on behaviors, influenced by our values and beliefs. These perceptions may align or conflict with social norms, which are collective beliefs about acceptable behavior within society.
ReplyDelete非正式社会控制的重要性: 社会控制并不仅仅依赖于法律和正式规则，非正式的社会规范和文化期望同样具有重要影响力。这些非正式控制方式可以塑造个体行为和态度，促进社会的稳定和秩序。
ReplyDelete文化差异对越轨行为定义的影响: 越轨行为的定义不仅受到法律的制约，还受到文化和社会背景的影响。在跨文化的比较中，我们需要考虑到不同社会对于行为规范的看法和接受度，这对于制定有效的社会控制策略至关重要。
The influence of cultural differences on the definition of deviant behavior: The definition of deviant behavior is not only restricted by law, but also influenced by cultural and social contexts. In cross-cultural comparisons, we need to take into account the perception and acceptance of norms of behavior in different societies, which is crucial for the development of effective social control strategies.
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