Overview
Assignment #4
Deviance
Directions
Take what we have learned so far in sociology and use it to make an argument for a “debate.”
Read
Introduction to Sociology 3rd Edition Conerly, Holmes, and Tamang 2021 Paperback: ISBN-13: 978-1-711493-97-8, Digital: ISBN-13: 978-1-951693-36-7 Chapter: 7 Available for free: https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-so...e
Write Should all drugs be made legal? – Using the three theories of deviance in action 1. Make and argument for/against the legalization of drugs from the three deviance perspectives. a. What is deviance? i. How does it apply to stigma? ii. How does it apply to crime? b. Consider the three theoretical frameworks (functionalism, conflict theory, and interactionism), the basic theory as well as the deviance theory. c. From the theory, argue for/against the legalization of drugs d. Would someone from this theory think that legalization would be a good thing? A bad thing? e. Is deviance a good or a bad thing from this perspective, how might it shape how they feel about legalization
Chapters 11, 12, 14 After reading the text, answer one or more of the following questions in at least 550 words. What are two main Points from the reading? What does this reading say about society? What does this reading say about you? Optional- Where can you find an example of this in society? (social media, movies, music, etc.)
Chapters 16, 17 After reading the text, answer one or more of the following questions in at least 750 words. What are two main Points from the reading? What does this reading say about society? What does this reading say about you? Optional- Where can you find an example of this in society? (social media, movies, music, etc.