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Is the street child phenomenon synonymous with deviant behavior?

J le Roux1, C S Smith

  • 1Faculty of Education, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

Adolescence
|January 14, 1999
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This study explores how societal labels of "deviance" are applied to street children. It reveals that powerful institutions often label marginalized youth negatively, reflecting power dynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Street children are frequently perceived negatively by authorities and the public.
  • Their behavior is often characterized as deviant, leading to social exclusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the concept of deviance as applied to street children.
  • To analyze how power structures influence the labeling of marginalized youth.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of deviance.
  • Examination of social and institutional perceptions of street children.

Main Results:

  • Deviance is presented as a label imposed by the powerful on the powerless.
  • This labeling process reinforces existing social hierarchies and marginalization.

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Conclusions:

  • The concept of deviance in relation to street children is socially constructed.
  • Understanding these power dynamics is crucial for addressing the marginalization of street children.