foundational concepts for modern thinking about deviant behavior This topic focuses on the...

foundational concepts for modern thinking about deviant behavior

This topic focuses on the foundational concepts for modern thinking about deviant behavior.

1. In your view how does Moynihan’s idea of “crime normalization” hold up in today’s society? Are we normalizing crime? Are we normalizing deviance? Fully support your answer.

2. Is there evidence to support the idea that police work and their response to communities is based on a particular community’s definition of crime and deviance? Discuss and support your view.

Each answer to the question should be 500-750 words. Use a minimum of 4 scholarly peer reviewed references in APA format.

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Normalization of crime and deviancy

Moynihan had the phrase of defining deviancy down which meant that the crime was becoming normal, permissible, and the society was getting used to it. The deviant behaviors have grown to a larger extent that they need to be defined again so that the one acknowledged deviancies are no longer defined as so (Karmen, 2008). Also, he pointed out that the levels of criminal activity shot upwards and the society is also accustomed to the practices that were once considered as crimes. The society is accepting things that were not acceptable in 1960s and making them seem normal. Even…..

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