Essay Assignment Throughout history there have been constant changes of what is considered to be sexually deviant behavior. Are there any sexual behaviors that are now considered “deviant” that may become accepted sexual practices in the future? Give examples and explanations as to why you think these practices will be considered mainstream in the future.
Are there any sexual behaviors that are now considered “deviant” that may become accepted sexual practices in the future?
Sexually Deviant Behavior Throughout history there have been constant changes of what is considered to be sexually deviant behavior. Are there any sexual behaviors that are now considered “deviant” that may become accepted sexual practices in the future? Give examples and explanations as to why you think these practices will be considered mainstream in the […]
Are liberals more likely than conservatives to hold the positivist or constructionist view of deviance? Why? Which view makes more sense to you and why?
ASSIGNMENT Are liberals more likely than conservatives to hold the positivist or constructionist view of deviance? Why? Which view makes more sense to you and why? Conduct a survey by asking a sample of your fellow students “What is deviant behavior?” and then “Why do you think it is deviant?” How do their responses fit […]
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, […]
After reading the required resources, explain why Emile Durkheim alleges that if we did not have deviants, we would create them.
Deviant Behavior For this discussion, read Chapter 6 of the text, Introduction to Sociology: 06 Socialization o , the article, The Anomie Tradition: Explaining Rates of Deviant Behavior, Durkheim’s classic contribution o , and the Anomie theory reading from Key Perspectives in Criminology, found in the ebrary database. After reading the required resources, explain why […]
What were the demographics of the group that witnessed the behavior? Did the group attempt to control the deviant behavior? How?
Choose a deviant behavior: Adult Content consumption, drug use, excessive drinking, illegal hunting, eating disorders, or and self-harming or addictive practice. Locate references (e.g.current news stories, pop culture, and reality TV shows) that convey deviant behavior being accepted or rejected/ scorned. summarize findings, including the following: 1. what was the deviant behavior? 2. What were […]