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Chapter 2 Discussion Board

Chapter 2 Discussion Board

Q Read the article by Sykes and Matza entitled, "Techniques of Neutralization: A Theory of Delinquency" Located here: techniques of neutralizations.pdf Download techniques of neutralizations.pdf Considering the article on accounts and techniques of neutralizations, watch the following video on Pygmalionism: Love Me, Love My Doll - Real Stories (Links to an external site.) Discuss these individuals as others might define them – as deviant – and their arguments for how they should be seen – as not deviant. 1. What specific techniques of neutralizations/justifications are given by pygmalionists? 2. What theories of sexual deviance discussed in CH 2 may explain why these individuals chose to engage in man-doll relations? 3. Do you think that they will be effective in eliminating the stigma of man-doll relations? Why or why not? To receive full credit you must respond to two other posts. These responses need to go beyond just agreeing with your peers and actually bring something new to the discussion (i.e. ask questions, clarify concepts, debate, bring in outside material, etc.). Please let me know if you have questions. This post will require a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 450 words. Please include the word count in your main post. You may view this assignment's rubric by clicking on the wheel icon in the upper right hand corner and selecting show rubric.

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Question-1 1. Denial of responsibility: The offender sees himself as a victim of adversity in social settings or circumstances. Others, not he, are responsible for his conduct. 2. Denial of injury: The perpetrator trivializes or downplays his acts, failing to acknowledge them as immoral (Sykes & Matza, 2017). 3. Victim denial: The perpetrator feels the victim deserves the offence committed against him (e.g. because of ethnic background or sexual orientation). 4. Condemnation of the Condemners: The offender blames the police and other state authorities for being corrupt, defective, greedy, and unfair.