Chapter 10 Flashcards
(14 cards)
objective
the mere presence of a certain trait is what defines deviance; the “why” of deviance so you can develop appropriate social control efforts
four things objective view is based on
statisitcal rarity; harm; societal reaction; normative violation
subjective
moral codes are what define deviance
-socially construct
-perceptions, reactions, and power
-religion and science
description social typing
a label is attached
evaulation social typing
A judgement is made based on description
prescription
social control; responses to deviance
three types of social control
formal/informal
retroactive/preventative
regulation of self/ regulation of others
deviance dance
different POVs of what is/not deviant and their responses; resistance to deviance
deviance is _______ so it is hard to set universal standards of what is goo/bad yet there are still standards in place
relative
human rights legislation/policy
1. _____=right to be treated with respect
2.______=prohibition of differential treatment
3. ______=behaviour that harm a person or property
human dignity; discrimination; security of person and property
human rights can be suspended if:
threat to social order, public health, others’ human rights
The universal declaration of human rights serves as the
the foundational document for modern human rights policies and legislation
problem with UN
- Criticized for not doing anything or not appropriately intervening when countries need it the most
- UN peacekeeping missions involved in corruption, child sex abuse and sexual assault, shooting at peaceful protesters
humans rights watch
investigates and reports on human rights abuses globally and calls for action