I’m working on a sociology writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Article: Becker: “Outsiders†[1 Page]
a. What does Howard Becker say is the central fact about deviance and what does he mean by that?
b. So, to Becker, who is a deviant?
c. Why does Becker say that “deviant†is not a homogenous category? Explain two reasons.
d. Whether people respond to an act as deviant depends on several factors. Name and explain with examples three such factors.
e. Relate Hughes’ concept of “Master status†to the study of deviance? Give an example.
NOTE: Please label all parts of essay: a, b, c, d, e.
I also found a website that has a lot of info on Becker’s work. https://www.britannica.com/topic/labeling-theory