Deviance is what is seen and defined as such by others; it is not the act itself that is deviant. False. Secondary deviance is the result of societal reaction. The police, the courts, schools, religious groups, families, the media, peer groups. Once a person is labelled, this label becomes a part of his/her self-concept and +s/he is more likely to turn to deviance again. When a … [Read more...]
Evaluation of the Marxist Perspective
Read the section on the Marxist approach to family policies on pages 85 to 86 of the book and use that information to help you complete the following passage. The missing words are listed at the end. Strengths Marxism offers a more ______________perspective on the family than consensus theories like functionalism. It shows how ________________ may often favour the better off and … [Read more...]