Conformists reach socially approved goals through socially approved means. Most white collar jobs are an example of conformity.
Labeling theory claims that deviance is a consequence of external judgements which modify both the individual's self-concept and change the way others respond to the labeled person.
Violent crime is a crime in which violence is either the objective or the means to an end. Violent crimes include murder, rape, assault, and robbery.
Property crime is crime that does not involve violence. It includes arson, burglary, and theft.
A stigma is any physical or social attribute that devalues a person's identity, which may lead to exclusion from normal social interaction. In order to negotiate everyday interaction, stigmatized individuals may use a strategy called passing, to "mask" the stigma.
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