Research Paper This task requires you to research and plan and write an argumentative research essay (1000w +/-10%) in answer to the question – “Is law neutral?” . Answer this question from the perspective of each of the four key sociological approaches (consensus, critical, constructionist and postmodern/poststructural) explaining how each sort of sociologist would respond […]
Characterize the positivist perspective on deviance using their three major assumptions. Describe the assumptions of the constructionist perspective on deviance.
ASSIGNMENT 1.1 Identify your personal definitions of deviant behavior 1.2 Compare sociological perspectives on deviance 1.3 Characterize the positivist perspective on deviance using their three major assumptions 1.4 Describe the assumptions of the constructionist perspective on deviance 1.5 Relate the main sociological perspectives to public consensus on deviance 1.6 Differentiate between deviance and crime
What are the similarities and differences between the use of legal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco and the use of illicit drugs such as marijuana and cocaine?
Discussion This week we learned about the two major legal drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and the issue of the discrepancy between their harm and their legal status. For this discussion address the following questions : Do you think that such a strong relationship exists between the consumption of alcohol and being the victim of risky, […]