Part One: Perspectives and Theories
Chapter 1: What Is Deviant Behavior?
Conflicting Definitions
The Positivist Perspective
The Constructionist Perspective
An Integrated View
A Word about Deviance and Crime
Chapter 2: Positivist Theories
Anomie-Strain Theory
Social Learning Theory
Control Theory
Chapter 3: Constructionist Theories
Labeling Theory
Phenomenological Theory
Conflict Theory
Part Two: Interpersonal Violence
Chapter 4: Physical Violence
Assault and Aggravated Assault
Who Is More Likely to Kill?
Patterns of Killing
Characteristics of Homicide
Mass and Serial Murder
A Social Profile of Serial Killers
A Global Perspective on Homicide
School Violence
Stalking
Hate Killing
Genocide
Terrorism: The September 11 Attacks
Why Do People Kill?
Does the Death Penalty Deter Murder?
Chapter 5: Rape and Child Molestation
Patterns of Rape
Consequences of Rape
The Culture of Rape
A Global Perspective on Wartime Rape
Why Men Rape Women
Males as Victims
Child Molestation
Chapter 6: Family Violence
Myths about Family Violence
The Extent of Family Violence
Marital Rape
Wife Beating
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
A Social Profile of Family Abusers
A Global Perspective on Family Violence
Theories of Family Violence
Social Responses to Family Violence
Part Three: Self-Destructive Deviance
Chapter 7: Suicide
Varieties of Suicidal Experiences
Groups with Higher Suicide Rates
A Social Profile of Suicide Bombers
Situational Factors in Suicide
A Global Perspective on Suicide
Social Responses to Suicide
Sociological Theories of Suicide
Chapter 8: Mental Disorder
Popular Beliefs
Types of Mental Disorder
Social Factors in Mental Disorder
A Global Perspective on Mental Disorder
Societal Responses to Mental Disorder
Perspectives on Mental Disorder
Part Four: Diverse Lifestyles
Chapter 9: Heterosexual Deviance
Teen Sex
Extramarital Sex
A Social Profile of Swingers
Pornography
Phone Sex
Nude Dancing
Sexual Harassment
The World of Prostitution
A Global Perspective on Prostitution
Theories of Prostitution
Chapter 10: Gays and Other Victims of Stigma
Myths about Homosexuality
Gays and Lesbians
Same-Sex Practices among Straights and Bisexuals
Homophobia
A Global Perspective on Homophobia
Other Victims of Social Stigma
Part Five: Substance Use and Abuse
Chapter 11: Drug Use
Drug Use in Perspective
Illegal Drugs: Their Effects and Users
Social Dimensions of Drug Use
Becoming a Drug User
A Social Profile of Illegal Drug Users
What Causes Illegal Drug Use?
The War on Drugs
Abusing Prescription Drugs, Particularly OxyContin
Smoking Cigarettes
A Global Perspective on Smoking
Chapter 12: Drinking and Alcoholism
The Extent of Drinking and Alcoholism
Myths about Alcohol Abuse
What Alcohol Does to Its Users
Social Factors in Drinking
A Global Perspective on Drinking
What Is Alcoholism?
Becoming an Alcoholic
College Students and Alcohol
Women and Alcohol
What Causes Alcoholism?
Controlling Alcohol Use and Abuse
Part Six: Inequality in Deviance
Chapter 13: Privileged Deviance
What Is White-Collar Deviance?
Corporate Deviance
A Social Profile of Corporate Crooks
Occupational Deviance
What Makes White-Collar Deviance Unique?
Causes of White-Collar Deviance
Governmental Deviance
A Global Perspective on Official Corruption
Official Ways of Neutralizing Deviance
Causes of Governmental Deviance
Chapter 14: Underprivileged Deviance
Robbery
Auto Theft and Carjacking
Burglary
Shoplifting
Organized Crime
A Global Perspective on Organized Crime
Part Seven: Cyberspace: Wild Frontier
Chapter 15: Internet Deviance
Seeking Easy Money Online
Searching Cyberspace for Sex
Expressing Hate Online
Disrupting Computer Networks
A Global Perspective on Cyberdeviance