The chapter's main argument is that deviance is primarily a quality of what?
Explanation
This is a synthesis question that asks students to identify the core theoretical argument of the chapter regarding the nature of deviance.
Other questions
What is the primary definition of 'deviance' as provided in the text?
According to the scholar Goode, as cited in the text, how many conditions must be met for something to be considered deviant?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four necessary conditions for deviance according to Goode's definition?
What does the chapter highlight as the key element that makes the concept of deviance subjective and dependent on context?
The example of wearing 'out of style' clothes to the gym, such as knee-high socks with athletic shorts, is used in the text to illustrate what concept?
According to the chapter, what defines social norms from a sociological perspective?
What does the 'Nude Ultimate Frisbee' scenario primarily serve to demonstrate in the chapter?
The text states that 'not all criminal acts are deviant.' What does this imply?
In the author's example of expressing open support for an unpopular politician at a family dinner, what constituted the 'negative reaction' that is part of Goode's definition of deviance?
How does the chapter describe the relationship between time and social norms?
What type of negative reaction is listed as a possibility in Goode's definition of deviance?
In the example about liking the TV show 'Golden Girls', the author suggests the act might be seen as deviant by her husband but not by her grandma. What concept does this illustrate?
What must be established before someone can violate it, according to the first step in Goode's definition of deviance?
The chapter describes deviance as falling on a 'spectrum'. What does this mean?
In the 'Applying Knowledge' assignment, the example of wearing an awkward outfit to the gym is analyzed using Goode's definition. What served as the 'audience' in this example?
What is the key difference between a 'rule violation' and a 'criminal violation' as implied by the chapter's examples?
Based on Goode's four-part definition, which element is essential for deviance to exist?
The chapter states that 'behaviors that are illegal are not deviant.' What situation would best exemplify this statement?
The author's experience of being at a Thanksgiving dinner and expressing unpopular political views is used to show that deviance can apply to what?
What is the second step in Goode's four-part process for identifying deviance?
What does the example of the person playing nude ultimate frisbee wondering 'is this allowed in Oregon?' signify?
The 'Applying Knowledge' example of the awkward gym outfit states that in earlier decades like the 1980s, yoga pants were 'unheard of'. What does this illustrate about social norms?
According to the chapter, why doesn't one need to violate a 'dangerous norm' to commit an act of deviance?
What is the third step in Goode's definition of deviance, as listed in the chapter?