Learning Objectives

Chapter 5 addresses deviance. You will study sociological explanations for deviance and crime.

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Understand the different types of crime and the meaning of crime rates.
2. Understand the various explanations for deviance and crime.
3. Define and explain the various components of the criminal justice system.
4. Examine contemporary crime patterns.
5. Identify the relationship between the great social transformation and crime and deviance.