Introduction A sick role is a social role that provides certain rights, duties, and behaviors for those suffering from an illness. It is a person’s role in society, which is defined by their health condition. The sick role can be divided into two parts: Sickness behavior is the set of actions and attitudes expected from…
Definition of Ritualism Ritualism is a term coined by Robert Merton (1910-2003), an American sociologist. It refers to routines and practices that follow expected behavior patterns, even when collectivity is not required. Ritualism is a widely used word within sociology and is frequently associated with Max Weber (1864-1920), who first wrote about formalized and rationalized…
Introduction In sociology, Deviance describes actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms. Deviance also goes against the social norms by which a particular society lives. Deviant behavior may be a point of view or a difference in philosophy. It may be as small and insignificant as going against the grain when being told what to…
Introduction The techniques of neutralization are a set of psychological and social processes that enable people to commit crimes without remorse and offer them the opportunity to have some control over their life. The term was coined by sociologist Edwin Lemert, and it is widely used in criminology. In this article, I will be talking…
Introduction The Stanford Prison Experiment is probably one of the most famous psychology studies ever conducted. Conducted in 1971 at Stanford University by a group of college students led by professor Philip Zimbardo, the experiment was to last two weeks but was terminated after just six days. The experiment made use of male students from…
Introduction Trait theory in criminology is the study of how different traits can predispose criminal behavior. Most researchers agree that humans have a certain degree of control over their behavior. Trait theory suggests that those who commit crimes do so because they have traits that predispose them to criminal behavior. In criminology, traits are dimensions…
Introduction The labeling theory posits that deviance is not inherent in action but instead the reaction to behavior by a social group. The reactions are influenced more by the group’s labeling process than the actual action itself. A behavior can be seen as deviant or normal depending on whether it has been labeled correctly or…
Introduction If you are a University and college student, you may find yourself needing to write a paper, blog post, or article for a class that you have no idea how to start. This article is here to help students explain the basics of writing so they know what claims are in their academic essay….
Introduction Criminology is the study of crime and criminal conduct. It studies patterns of law violation in both human societies and individual behavior. It also studies the criminal justice system and attempts to establish an objective analysis of the criminal mind, crime control measures, and prevention efforts. This study can be divided into two major…
Introduction What is a Self-fulfilling Prophecy? A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior. A prophecy is declared as truth, when it is false, to cause its supposed fulfillment; a false declaration…
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