Detail Some of the Interconnections Between Theories of Crime and Deviance

question 20

Essay

Detail some of the interconnections between theories of crime and deviance and theories of drug use and abuse. Are they identical? How do they differ? Do some apply to deviance and crime but not drug use, or vice versa?

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Definitions:

Actor-Network Theory

A framework in sociology and science and technology studies that views societal relations, including both human and nonhuman entities, as networks.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary perspective that challenges conventional views on gender and sexuality, focusing on the fluidity and complexity of these concepts.

Affect Theory

Explores the importance of emotions and bodily responses in the social and cultural phenomena, arguing that affect influences human behavior and social interactions.

Prosumption Theory

Prosumption Theory investigates the blurring lines between production and consumption where consumers actively participate in the creation process of goods and services they use.