Interference and Its Consequences: An East Cree Variant of Deviance?

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  • Richard J. Preston McMaster University

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This paper contains a critique of the arbitrariness of Becker's definition of social labelling. It is suggested that the process must be seen to involve a classification of actions on the basis of their perceived consequences within the community. Among the Eastern Cree preservation of community integrity is a paramount goal, and threats to that integrity should be dealt with in a non-violent way.

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2022-05-30

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Preston, R. J. (2022). Interference and Its Consequences: An East Cree Variant of Deviance?. Anthropologica, 33(1/2), 69–80. Retrieved from https://cas-sca.journals.uvic.ca/index.php/anthropologica/article/view/1832