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What is Relativism of Deviance?

Hello! This 4 1/2 minute Introduction to Sociology video explains what sociologists mean by relativity of deviance. We explore this concept from the perspective of sociologist Howard Becker, who extensively studied the relativity of deviance and its implications. We reflect on everyday applications of this theory.

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Social Sciences / Sociology / Deviance or Social Control

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 22, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:: April 18, 2025
Author:: Romana Pires
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Website
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Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International