Outsiders: Studies In The Sociology Of Deviance
In Outsiders, Howard S. Becker examines deviance through sociological studies, focusing on how society labels and treats outsiders. The book explores the creation of deviant identities and the social dynamics that reinforce them, providing key insights into the sociology of deviance.
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Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance by Howard S. Becker delves into the social processes that create and sustain deviance in society.
The book presents a collection of studies that analyze how individuals become labeled as outsiders and the implications of such labeling.
Becker's work highlights the role of social interactions in defining what is considered deviant behavior.
Through sociological insights, the text offers a framework for understanding deviance as a product of societal reactions rather than inherent qualities.
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