This document provides an overview of concepts learned in sociology this semester, including deviance, social problems, social norms, and sociological perspectives. It defines deviance as violating social norms and notes that what is considered deviant differs by culture. Examples of criminal and non-criminal deviance are given. Social problems are behaviors or conditions with negative consequences that require addressing, such as drug abuse, unemployment, and poverty. Potential solutions to social problems are discussed. Social norms provide guidance and order but can also be harmful; examples of positive and negative social norms are provided. Finally, the document outlines the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction perspectives in sociology.

1. DEMONSTRATION
OF LEARNING
Jordan Thomason-Laws

2. Intro.
Throughout this semester there were many concepts that we’ve learned, such as the mental constructions which represents the world
more simplified form. Below are some!
◦ Social Problems
◦ Society in Deviance
◦ Social Norms
◦ Sociological Characteristic & Perspective

3. Deviance in Society
Deviance refers to the socially disapproved violations of expectations & norms of society. Such as something Crime and or not.
What’s considered deviant differs from each cultures. People can be considered deviant due to a breaking of a norm.
Deviance is disruptive to society, and it can weaken norms and create divisions too individual.
◦ Social Change is encouraged from Deviance
◦ Moral Boundaries clarifies responses to Deviance
◦ Everyone is Deviant at times

4. Examples of Deviance
◦ Criminal Deviance-> An Individual Who Goes Against The Established Laws Of Society.
 Assault
 Robbery
 Theft
 Murder
o Non-Criminal Deviance-> People Whose Behavior Might Be Questioned But Wouldn’t Encourage Someone To Call The Police
On Them.
 Playing Music
 Body Piercing’s / Tattoos
 Unusual Hair Types & Colors

5. Social Problems
Social Problems is a behavior or condition that has a negative consequences for number of people and is generally is seen as a
behavioral or conditional which needs addressing, Focuses on how people and why people understand certain conditions must be
viewed as a social problem.
o Social Issues are distinguished from Economic Issues, but however some issues have both economical and social aspects.
o Often on the consequence of the factors which extend beyond an individuals controlling
The successful solutions to social problems there must be reaching for change in the structures of society.

6. Examples of Social Problems & Solutions
o Drug Abuse
 Establishing funding for drug addicts, which can get those help they need.
 People in the Communities should work together and increase activities for younger people that are alt. to use of drugs.
 Solutions? -> Increase Prevention & Educational efforts of awareness of Drugs and the harm they do in all schools.
o Unemployment
 Solutions?-> Job Oriental Education along with proper training in any Fields.
o Poverty
 Solutions?->Providing Skill Training & Job Opportunities along with Education, Increasing Education & Education Budgets providing them with
programs and scholarships .
o Homelessness
 Provide more housing assistance programs, and giving them placement jobs, which will help them get back on their feet’s.

7. Social Norms
Social Norms are a form of rules of behavior. They are unwritten rules, but they control what people can and cannot so in a social
circumstances and other surroundings. They can be traditions, customs or values shared standards of acceptable behaviors in
particular groups, Society Norms provides us with many things like:
o Individual Guidance
o Predictability & Order
o Expected Ideas
o Helps function society smoothly
Social Norms helps people behave in ways that keeps others and themselves healthy and safe. And at other times social norms can
have the complete opposite effect and can lead people to behave in ways that are harmful.

8. Examples Of Social Norms
◦ Negative Social Norms
 Racism of any kind
 Form of Revenge
 Disrespecting others Religion
o Positive Social Norms
 Meeting someone and shaking their hand
 Dressing Well in the environment you're in
 Letting someone talk without interrupting

9. Different Sociological
Perspectives/Characteristics
sociological perspective is a basic insight of how human behavior is shaped and is a tool for
analyzing social life. It is a lens in which an individual chooses to view the scope of society
from. Sociologists use three different theoretical perspectives to understand social behavior,
which are included in
 Conflict Perspective
 Functionalist Perspective
 Symbolic Interaction Perspective
In all the following different perspectives we can get a better idea of a person's thinking and
motivations. We can see the links between what people do and the social settings that
shape their behavior

10. Characteristics Of The Sociological Perspectives
Functionalist perspective
● The functionalist perspective sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and
stability.
- For example, schools and families socialize children by teaching them the same basic norms, beliefs and values
Conflict perspective
● According to the conflict perspective, it’s groups in society that are engaged in a continuous power struggle for control
of scarce resources. As power shifts between one group or another, change occurs.
- For instance, at work, conflict theory may be displayed in interpersonal, role and other conflicts.
Symbolic Interaction perspective
● The symbolic interactionist perspective of sociology views society as a product of everyday social interactions of
individuals. Symbolic interactionists also study how people use symbols to create meaning.