Discussion Post I: Violating a social norm
Before you answer the follow, discussion questions, please review your introduction chapter in the textbook. You should focus on the difference between societal and situational deviance and Goode's ABC's of deviance. Think about the different types of deviance which exist in our society and consider your own acts of deviance.
For this discussion, select one example to use to answer all 5 questions. You should post your answers together in one response.
a. Describe "Something that violates a social norm or rule." You may focus on a behavior of an individual or you may focus on the actions of a group.
b. Describe, using your own experience, a situation in which "A person or persons to whom that violation is attached" has occurred. You may focus on a person or a group.
c. Use an example from your own experience in which "An audience or group of persons [has] judge[d] and evaluate[d] the normative violation"
d. Describe a situation in which "The likelihood that negative social reactions will follow [or has followed] the discovery of that violation."
e. In the situation you described in questions #a-d, how was deviance conferred upon the act by onlookers and how was deviance not inherent in the act? In your answer, please identify the elements of situational and societal deviance described by Goode on page 6 of your textbook.
Discussion Post II: Current Events
Whether you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or get your news via the Internet, describe an account that is currently in the news that you believe is related to our study of deviance. The story or account may involve an attitude, a behavior, and or a condition.
First, briefly describe the story including the main players and issues.
Second, what specific attitude, behavior, or condition do you think is deviant? You don't have to be sure of this - it is only our first week of class! - but can be something you want to pose for discussion.
Third, why do you consider the attitude, behavior, or condition deviant, and do you think most people would agree with you?
And finally, what was the outcome (if there was one) or what do you think should be the outcome (if there is not one - or if you disagree with the outcome presented in the story)?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Textbook
Goode, E. (2016). Deviant Behavior (11th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.