How do families reinforce deviant behavior?

Question

Using conflict theory, how do families reinforce deviant behavior?

I'm writing a paper and having a hard time, if anyone can point me in a direction I'd appreciate it.

Answer 1

If I am to reflect back on my up-bringing this would be a short paper. They didn't. But good luck with this.

Answer 2

code of silence within family

isolation of family

refusal to believe it's happening

Answer 3

Here are some .edu websites that are creditable for university research papers.

http://special.edschool.virginia.edu/inf...

http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/files/l/...

http://wcr.sonoma.edu/v5n1/lee.htm

Answer 4

Sometimes, members of dysfunctional families need a scapegoat to project their own failings onto, so they can remain in denial about their own role in the family's dysfunction. Labelling (categorizing) often contributes to the family member's perception of themselves as deviant.