The Fundamental Distinction Between Primary and Secondary Deviance Lies In

question 29

Multiple Choice

The fundamental distinction between primary and secondary deviance lies in:

• A) the seriousness of the deviant act.
• B) the acceptance of a deviant identity.
• C) the severity of the sentence received in court.
• D) the age of the juvenile delinquent.

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Definitions:

African Captives

Individuals from Africa who were forcibly taken from their homeland and sold into slavery, predominantly between the 16th and 19th centuries.

18th Century

The period ranging from January 1, 1701, to December 31, 1800, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, marked by significant developments in various fields like science, politics, and art.

Open-Class Societies

Societies characterized by the opportunity for social mobility and the ability for individuals to change their socio-economic status.

Mobility

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily, whether referring to physical movement of individuals or social mobility within hierarchical structures.