Differential Association Theory Explains Deviance by

question 146

Multiple Choice

Differential association theory explains deviance by

• A)emphasizing how deviance is culturally transmitted.
• B)focusing on who has the power to label behavior deviant.
• C)reference to societal goals and the means of achieving them.
• D)noting that some people have more power than others to define what is considered deviant.

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Definitions:

Gender Scripts

Socially constructed roles and behaviors that individuals are expected to follow based on their gender, influencing how they communicate, work, and interact.

Custodial Child-Care

Childcare that is provided by a parent or guardian with legal custody, often in the context of divorce or separation.

Employed Fathers

Fathers who have paid employment outside the home.

Global Gender Gap Index

An index measuring the extent of gender-based disparities across countries, including areas such as economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment.