In order for a behavior, trait, or belief to be considered deviant, it must: 

When a politician is caught cheating on his spouse, there are usually serious consequences, and sometimes the politician is forced to resign from his office when his constituents loudly express the unhappiness with such behavior. According to Emile Durkheim, what function does this reaction serve?

Samantha believes that our criminal law excuses big corporations for polluting the planet, manufacturing unsafe products, and manipulating prices. At the same time, she sees homeless people imprisoned for stealing food, which she believes we should all have access to regardless of wealth. Samantha has taken a __________ perspective to explain the way deviance is viewed in society. 

According to the structural strain theory of deviance as articulated by Robert Merton, what is one of the principle reasons people turn to deviant behavior in the United States?

When a parent argues that his or her child has simply fallen in with a bad crowd, what theory of deviance is he or she expressing?

Under what circumstances does a deviant label lead from primary to secondary deviance?

What do we call norm violations that are codified into law?

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating _________. 

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity such as Charlie Sheen commit a crime?

Embezzlement is an example of corporate crime.