Deviant Subcultures

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  1. validation
    finding or testing the truth of something
    Users can do this an environment of like minded people where they experience validation and belonging to this community and support others.
  2. World Wide Web
    computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
    However, the World Wide Web and other communication devices have allowed deviant individuals to find and associate with other like minded people.
  3. norm
    a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
    A subculture is one that deviates from the norms and social values set out by society.
  4. hacker
    a programmer who breaks into computer systems
    Taking the example of computer hackers, where a person uses their computer to access another, it is more often than not a solitary excursion.
  5. antisocial
    shunning contact with others
    Unfortunately this is also true for people who express antisocial or even dangerous behaviours.
  6. social welfare
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  7. database
    an organized body of related information
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  8. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
    Generally a person will affiliate themselves with a group that holds the same core values and the individual may alter some of their peripheral values (Newman & Newman, 2001:515, 24pgs).
  9. gothic
    characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque
    Subcultures do not have to criminal, though, with many simply being a different form of expression such as “gothic.�?
  10. website
    a set of pages on the internet organized as a single unit
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  11. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
    A subculture is one that deviates from the norms and social values set out by society.
  12. legitimacy
    lawfulness by virtue of being authorized
    This sharing of information and the relationships that form from meeting others with a common interest provides legitimacy for their activities.
  13. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  14. Newman
    United States film actor (born in 1925)
    Generally a person will affiliate themselves with a group that holds the same core values and the individual may alter some of their peripheral values (Newman & Newman, 2001:515, 24pgs).
  15. theorist
    someone who constructs hypotheses
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  16. access
    the right to enter
    Taking the example of computer hackers, where a person uses their computer to access another, it is more often than not a solitary excursion.
  17. persona
    an image of oneself that one presents to the world
    They provide many with a chance to express different personas they may not feel comfortable showing elsewhere.
  18. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  19. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
    The contact, communication and investment in these communities provides positive re-enforcement of these deviant traits and allows them to perpetuate.
  20. Sutherland
    Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  21. validity
    the quality of being legitimate and rigorous
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  22. identity
    the characteristics by which a thing or person is known
    A great deal of research has gone into examining what helps define one’s identity and many of these principals hold true in the formation of deviant subcultures.
  23. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  24. virtual
    being actually such in almost every respect
    There are many positive aspects of virtual communities.
  25. criminal
    someone who has committed a punishable act
    Subcultures do not have to criminal, though, with many simply being a different form of expression such as “gothic.�?
  26. decrease
    a change downward
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  27. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    They provide many with a chance to express different personas they may not feel comfortable showing elsewhere.
  28. factor in
    consider as relevant when making a decision
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  29. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
    There are many positive aspects of virtual communities.
  30. restricted
    subject to an act of limitation
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  31. enforcement
    ensuring observance of or obedience to
    The contact, communication and investment in these communities provides positive re-enforcement of these deviant traits and allows them to perpetuate.
  32. electronic
    relating to or operating by a controlled current
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  33. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
    There are many positive aspects of virtual communities.
  34. Edwin
    king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  35. define
    show the form or outline of
    A great deal of research has gone into examining what helps define one’s identity and many of these principals hold true in the formation of deviant subcultures.
  36. devices
    an inclination or desire
    However, the World Wide Web and other communication devices have allowed deviant individuals to find and associate with other like minded people.
  37. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    There can sometimes be conflict between what the individual perceives their identity to be and how a social group expects them to behave.
  38. core
    the center of an object
    Generally a person will affiliate themselves with a group that holds the same core values and the individual may alter some of their peripheral values (Newman & Newman, 2001:515, 24pgs).
  39. restrict
    limit access to
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  40. fraud
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  41. oppose
    be against
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  42. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    Users can do this an environment of like minded people where they experience validation and belonging to this community and support others.
  43. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  44. solitary
    not growing or living in groups or colonies
    Taking the example of computer hackers, where a person uses their computer to access another, it is more often than not a solitary excursion.
  45. Williams
    English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683)
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  46. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  47. examine
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
    A great deal of research has gone into examining what helps define one’s identity and many of these principals hold true in the formation of deviant subcultures.
  48. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    However, the World Wide Web and other communication devices have allowed deviant individuals to find and associate with other like minded people.
  49. investment
    laying out money or capital in an enterprise
    The contact, communication and investment in these communities provides positive re-enforcement of these deviant traits and allows them to perpetuate.
  50. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    However groups that hold a value system that directly opposes the norms of society, that is it decreases social welfare, can be said to be a deviant subculture as proposed by sociologist Edwin Sutherland (Hagan, 1998:309, 33pgs).
  51. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    There can sometimes be conflict between what the individual perceives their identity to be and how a social group expects them to behave.
  52. network
    an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  53. associate
    bring or come into action
    However, the World Wide Web and other communication devices have allowed deviant individuals to find and associate with other like minded people.
  54. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
    If a person who holds values that society considers deviant he or she may not display such traits due to the pressures of group norms.
  55. site
    the piece of land on which something is located
    Websites can be found which offer would be hackers programs to use and help guides to assist them as well as discussion forum much like any other web site.
  56. contact
    the act of touching physically
    The contact, communication and investment in these communities provides positive re-enforcement of these deviant traits and allows them to perpetuate.
  57. alter
    cause to change; make different
    Generally a person will affiliate themselves with a group that holds the same core values and the individual may alter some of their peripheral values (Newman & Newman, 2001:515, 24pgs).
  58. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    Theorists have argued about the validity of calling such groups a culture as self interest is a key factor in criminality but the rise of communication technology has banded together some groups of criminals.
  59. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    There are many positive aspects of virtual communities.
  60. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    A great deal of research has gone into examining what helps define one’s identity and many of these principals hold true in the formation of deviant subcultures.
  61. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
    There can sometimes be conflict between what the individual perceives their identity to be and how a social group expects them to behave.
  62. assist
    give help; be of service
    Websites can be found which offer would be hackers programs to use and help guides to assist them as well as discussion forum much like any other web site.
  63. principal
    main or most important
    A great deal of research has gone into examining what helps define one’s identity and many of these principals hold true in the formation of deviant subcultures.
  64. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
  65. crime
    an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    The communication age gave rise to a number of new crimes such as electronic fraud and computer hacking but it also gave a communication network to these groups of criminals (Williams, 2000:95, 10pgs).
  66. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    If a person who holds values that society considers deviant he or she may not display such traits due to the pressures of group norms.
  67. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
    This sharing of information and the relationships that form from meeting others with a common interest provides legitimacy for their activities.
  68. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    Users can do this an environment of like minded people where they experience validation and belonging to this community and support others.
  69. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    Users can do this an environment of like minded people where they experience validation and belonging to this community and support others.
  70. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    However when one person accesses a highly restricted website or database, for example one belonging to the government, they may gain repute and it encourages others to try to crack areas more difficult to access.
Created on Tue Jul 13 11:34:45 EDT 2010

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