Homework: Deviant Behavior / Sociology
Prompt
By this point in the course you should have acquired an understanding of the sociological bases of deviant behavior. The paper gives you an opportunity to demonstrate this understanding. Keep in mind that this homework is intended to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of course material.
Learning Objective
By submitting this homework, students will be able to apply one or more of the theoretical perspectives on deviance to one of the following topics:
Exotic dancers
Deviance in the military
Drug user/addicts
Young offenders
Prostitution
White-collar criminals
School cheaters
Organized crime
Terrorists
Police deviance
Why?
i) Describe why the behavior is considered deviant.
ii) How do these deviants view their own behavior? For example, do they regard their deviance as a one-time aberration or see it as a deviant career? Justify your answer.
iii) In your view, what impacts (both positive and negative) does the deviant behavior have on society?
iv) In what ways has society responded or reacted to the deviance?
v) Provide an analysis of the deviant behavior from the perspective of ONE OR MORE of the sociological theories on deviance set out in the text and discussed in lectures.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.