Question 1

In 2012, Andrew Solomon published a book entitled Far From the Tree, which is about parents who have children who are "far from the tree"-very different from themselves, and from nearly all other parents as well. None of these children were:

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The book does not focus on any specific group of children, but rather explores the experiences of parents with children who have a wide range of differences, including the examples listed in options A-D. Therefore, the best choice is E, which states that some of their children were among all of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following is true?

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The passage states that Solomon interviewed parents who had children with Down syndrome, and that he asked whether they would choose the same condition for future children if given the choice. The passage does not provide any information on whether Solomon's parents would have chosen such a condition for their children, so options A, B, and D cannot be inferred. Therefore, the best answer is C, which states that none of Solomon's parents would have chosen such a condition for their children.

Question 3

Ned Polsky argued that person who are stigmatized for a condition that is "not the person's fault":

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Ned Polsky posited that individuals stigmatized for conditions beyond their control should not be considered deviant. Erich Goode, however, argued that the notion of fault is irrelevant to the determination of deviance, indicating a disagreement with Polsky's view.

Question 4

"Abominations of the body" should not include:

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None of the above should be included as "abominations of the body". The term "abominations" denotes something disgusting or repulsive, and it is inappropriate to use it to refer to physical characteristics or conditions that are beyond an individual's control. Using such language is discriminatory and can harm those who already face enough challenges due to their differences. It promotes a harmful prejudice against marginalized communities and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. It is important to treat all individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of their physical appearance, abilities, or disabilities.

Question 5

An FA is:

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An FA, or Fat Admirer, is someone who is strongly romantically and sexually attracted to fat individuals. Choice A specifically describes an FA as a man attracted to fat women, which aligns with the general definition of an FA, although FAs can be of any gender and attracted to fat individuals of any gender.

Question 6

Tertiary deviance is:

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Tertiary deviance refers to when individuals or groups who are labeled as deviant reject the label and actively work to change society's definition of what is considered deviant. This can involve protesting against stigmatization, advocating for rights, and creating alternative subcultures where their behavior or condition is accepted. Tertiary deviance is a response to the negative consequences of being labeled as deviant and can be seen as a form of resistance against social control. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it describes individuals who are regarded as socially disvalued standing up for their rights.

Question 7

Do you find Leslie Fiedler's psychoanalytic explanation of why the members of the society are distressed yet fascinated by "freaks"? What might be an alternate and more powerful theory?

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Question 8

Which forms of physical deviance are also behavioral in nature, that is, are regarded by the conventional members of the society as a sign of a weakness, immorality, or degeneracy? Be detailed and specific.

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Question 9

Are all physical characteristics involuntarily acquired? If so, explain. If not, which ones are not and what ways are they voluntary? Does it make a difference with respect to the reactions their possessors generate from "normals"?

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Question 10

Explain the similarities and differences between behavioral deviance and the possession of involuntarily acquired, undesirable physical characteristics. Do these generalizations apply to all societies at all times?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast two types of physical deviance-say, the obese with the physically disabled, or the extremely unattractive with the heavily tattooed-first, with respect to how they articulate with key conventional, tried-and-true concepts (age, gender, religion, SES, urban vs. rural, etc.), second, how they intersect with other types of deviance, and third, how they link up with their etiology or causality.
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Quiz 11: Deviant Physical Characteristics