Micro-level theories regarding cause of Deviance

Identify and elucidate three micro-level theories about the cause of deviance.

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1. Symbolic Interaction: In this the interactions of everyday, symbols and details of every day are taken into picture. In this the general public attaches meaning to the symbols and they act according to the subjective interpretation of these symbols.

2. Functionalist perspective:In this it is believed that the society is held together due to social consensus and all the members of the society agree with the rules and regulations set. So any act differing from the set of rules and regulations is considered as deviance.

3. The conflict perspective: This perspective brings into view the ever changing nature of the society. The conflict theory challenges the current social situation and believes that the rich and powerful people of the society force particular social order on to the poor people.

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