White and Terry Discuss the Child Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Catholic

question 4

Essay

White and Terry discuss the child sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. Describe a scenario (be creative) where you could use Lemert's concepts of primary and secondary deviance to describe the emergence of such behavior. Are there elements that labeling theory finds necessary for continued deviance missing from the organizational structure of the Church that might account for deviance? Any elements present?

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Definitions:

Substantial Performance

A legal principle allowing a party to enforce a contract if they have fulfilled enough of its terms to warrant payment, even if there are minor breaches.

Entry Conflict

The initial disagreement or discord that arises when entering a new situation, group, or environment, often due to differing expectations or norms.

Employee's Entry

The process or event of a new employee joining an organization, including orientation and integration into the workplace.

Attract Candidates

The strategies or practices employed by organizations to draw potential employees to apply for job vacancies.