Exploring the concept of deviance as a social construct, this content dives into how society labels certain behaviors, the origins of labeling theory, and the role of media in amplifying deviance. Key concepts include societal reaction, symbolic interactionism, and the work of Howard Becker in shapi

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Poverty is not just a lack of material resources but also a social stigma, often associated with immorality and failure. The relationship between poverty and deviance is complex, with societal perceptions shaping the experiences of those in poverty. From blaming the poor for their situation to socie

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Subcultures in Australia encompass a diverse range of groups such as hippies, Goths, hip hop fans, and bikies, each holding distinct values and norms. Among these, the bikie subculture, specifically Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCGs), has been active nationwide, associated with criminal activities and

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Exploring the concepts of crime and deviance, this content delves into various aspects such as types of deviance, agents of social control, solutions to crime, the penal system, methods of punishment, and measurement of crime through victim surveys and self-reported studies. It highlights the comple

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Maximum Entropy modeling, also known as MaxEnt, is a technique that maximizes randomness by removing patterns in data. This method is widely used in environmental science to create models using covariates, occurrences, and probability density functions. The relationships between histograms and proba

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Exploring deviant behavior through different lenses such as historical, cross-cultural, and situational deviance. Delving into the mechanisms of social control by formal and informal agents like government, police, and peer pressure. Understanding the functions and methods of punishment within the p

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