Overview
Part 1 The Saints and The Roughnecks assignment-
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Provide a detailed summary (at least three paragraphs, with each paragraph having at least five sentences) of The Saints and the Roughnecks. As part of your summary make sure you demonstrate clearly, using evidence from the article, how it illustrates both labeling and conflict theory. If quoting a passage from the text be sure to provide a page number. Be specific and thorough.
1. Describe the typical activities of these two groups of youths.
2. What role did social class play in the experiences of these two groups?
3. What were the consequences of being labeled positively or negatively for members of these two groups? Did the communities' labels seem to impact them? How did members of these two groups turn out?
If you are going to include a brief quote from the article use quotation marks, otherwise the words should be your own. Do not plagiarize or you will receive a zero.
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count. Proofread your work prior to submission.
The assignment is worth up to ten points.
Part 2 The Saints and The Roughnecks Discussion
The Saints and The Roughnecks Discussion Board--due October 10 @ 9 am
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Think about your own high school experience, focusing on how the experiences of the Saints and the Roughnecks and the dynamics discussed by Chambliss mirror and diverge from your own experience. In other words, do you see parallels between your experience and those of the Saints and the Roughnecks? Are there differences? What are those differences, if any, based on? Gender? Race and ethnicity? Class? Specify. Provide some depth and detail regarding those similarities and differences.
On a ten point scale, to what degree do you see truth in this article? Are Chambliss's main insights also applicable to your experience?
Which theoretical perspective is Chambliss using? Be specific, providing clear evidence.
Be sure to write in complete sentences and please do not include outside references. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count. As part of this discussion board you are also required to review and comment on a classmate's post. Comments should be constructive, direct, and should be a paragraph in length. Please proofread your words prior to posting.
Specifically, submissions for part 2 should be a minimum of three well-developed paragraphs. Additionally, your comment on a classmate's discussion board post should be a minimum of one well-developed paragraph. Try to give your classmate meaningful feedback.