There are unwritten rules “norms” that govern our everyday behavior and most of the time we do not give them any thought. For example, when you get in an elevator, what are the rules?

There are unwritten rules “norms” that govern our everyday behavior and most of the time we do not give them any thought. For example, when you get in an elevator, what are the rules? How close should you stand to those you just met? What type of writing utensil should a college student use (probably … Read more

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Explain how definitions of deviance and crime are applied in contemporary society compared to 25 and 50 years ago.

Submit a 1,000 to 1,500-word paper in which you address the following: • Provide the formal definitions of deviance and criminality. How might the characteristics and qualifications of deviance differ based on context? Use an example to illustrate your point. (250–300 words) • Explain how the following predictors factor into crime and/or deviance: age, sex … Read more

Deviance and Delinquency Presentation : Create a Sway presentation detailing deviance and delinquency developmental theories and application throughout the past 50 years.

Create a Sway presentation detailing deviance and delinquency developmental theories and application throughout the past 50 years. Your Sway presentation will have a visual and an oral component. Your presentation should be a total of 3-5 minutes and 10-15 slides. Once you have recorded your video, you will need to upload it into your Sway … Read more

Discuss 3 strategies that are often employed to manage living with a deviant identity.

In three pages or less, address the following prompts regarding the sociological study of deviance: 1. Using the readings, videos, and especially the class discussion, list and discuss 4 of the possible ways to define or identify deviance. 2. Discuss 3 strategies that are often employed to manage living with a deviant identity. How does … Read more