Question

page 126 5.1. define deviance and explain how it is a social construct. match each example to the term it best represents. stigmatization and medicalization stigmatization criminalization medicalization alcoholism depression plagiarizing someone else’s writing breaking the speed limit

Explanation:

Deviance refers to behavior that violates social norms. It is a social construct because what is considered deviant varies across different cultures, times, and social groups.

• Alcoholism: stigmatization and medicalization. It is stigmatized as a personal - failing by some, and also medicalized as a treatable condition.
• Depression: stigmatization and medicalization. It is often stigmatized in society, and also recognized as a medical disorder to be treated.
• Plagiarizing someone else's writing: stigmatization and criminalization in some academic and legal contexts. It is seen as unethical (stigmatized) and can be a punishable offense (criminalized).
• Breaking the speed limit: criminalization as it violates traffic laws.

Answer:

Alcoholism: stigmatization and medicalization
Depression: stigmatization and medicalization
Plagiarizing someone else's writing: stigmatization and criminalization
Breaking the speed limit: criminalization