Final

Question 0

Critical Theories

Answer 0

value orienting foundation - an underlying interest in emancipation and working towards social justice - power relations that underlie creation of social rules

Question 1

interpretive theories (labelling theory- Joel best)

Answer 1

something that might be unique and unrepeatable

contrast to positivist theories that seek to be generalizable

Question 2

Constructionism

Answer 2

Joel Best

labelling theory and conflict theory (a core critical theory)

Question 3

Symbolic Interactionism (interactionism)

Answer 3

foundation for the range of interpretive theories used to study deviacne - sometimes equated with interpretive theories and constructionism
Society is created by social interactions

Question 4

3 types of errors

Answer 4

Reputable (honest mistake), Disreputable (deviant, non accidental), Grey area (too many honest mistakes=real problem)