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7 Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
Figure 7.1 Washington is one of several states where marijuana use has been legalized, decriminalized, or approved for medical use. (Photo courtesy of Dominic Simpson/flickr)
Learning Objectives
7.1. Deviance and Control
• Define deviance, and explain the nature of deviant behavior
• Differentiate between methods of social control 7.2. Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance
• Describe the functionalist view of deviance in society through four sociologist’s theories
• Explain how conflict theory understands deviance and crime in society
• Describe the symbolic interactionist approach to deviance, including labeling and other theories
7.3. Crime and the Law
• Identify and differentiate between different types of crimes
• Evaluate U.S. crime statistics
• Understand the three branches of the U.S. criminal justice system
Introduction to Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
Twenty-three states in the United States have passed measures legalizing marijuana in some form; the majority of these states approve only medical use of marijuana, but fourteen states have decriminalized marijuana use, and four states