CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Sociology
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
University of Iowa
Ui: Sociological Theories of Deviance: Definitions and Considerations [Pdf]
In this lesson, students participate in a jigsaw activity to learn about the major theories of social deviance - anomie theory, control, differential association, and labeling. They then examine the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 while applying...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Social Control
Virtual learning module on deviance and social control. Students explore social norms, expectations and rehabilitation. Module includes instruction, activities, questions for writing, handouts, and review. Links to additional learning...
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: Deviance: Structural Functional Theory
Explains how structural functional theory can be used to explain social deviant behavior. Describes four functions of deviance that were identified by Durkheim, and the deviant and conformist ways that individuals respond to...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Cliffs Notes: Theories of Deviance
Read about four theories related to deviance and criminology which have emerged within the past 50 years.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories of Deviance
Outlines the four main perspectives of what social deviance is: social strain typology, structural functionalism, conflict theory, and labeling theory.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Introduction to Sociology: Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance
Why does social deviance occur? Read about three theories that are grouped according to the three major sociological paradigms: functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory.
California State University
California State University: Lemert's Secondary Deviance
This site is provided for by the California State University. Some discussion questions on Lemert's book "Theory of Secondary Deviance." Answers are provided to the questions.