Instructions
Materials: All Lesson 5 Materials
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to have students examine the sociology of deviance. For this assignment, students will apply the three sociological perspectives of structural-functionalism, conflict perspective and symbolic-interactionism to the study of deviant behavior. Minor theories such as strain theory, labeling theory, control theory, differential association and feminist theory will also be considered.
Task:
Reflecting on the videos and interactive exercises, identify a deviant behavior defined by society or the dominant culture as socially unacceptable (e.g., crime, abuse, abortion, pornography, incest, suicide).
Explain the deviant behavior using the sociological perspectives: functionalism, conflict perspective, symbolic-interactionism. What other minor theories (e.g., strain theory, labeling theory, control theory, differential association, feminist theory) can be applied? (LO1)
Address the deviant behavior by examining how it is shaped by economic, racial/ethnic or gender inequalities due to stratification based on institutional arrangements. Which sociological perspective or minor theory could be used? What social control mechanisms exist at the societal level through social institutions? (LO4, LO5)
Expectations and Criteria for Success:
Your essay should be approximately 500 words
The essay should follow instructions
The essay uses correct, standard English grammar and mechanics, and is free of typos as well as punctuation, capitalization, and word choice errors
The essay incorporates multiple, accurate references to online and text content as support for thesis/claims/argument. Parenthetical references at the end of the sentence using said material is sufficient. They essay should use accurately one style of citations (MLA, ASA, or APA).
The essay demonstrates superior, academic knowledge of the topic under study, and is free from general statements, fluff, and summary
The language is clear and concise with logical flow
The essay is submitted prior to the due date/time
Please refer to the Lesson 5 Writing Assignment Rubric (LO1, 4, 5) for more specific criteria to attain maximum essay score.
Here is an example essay Sample Essay for SOCI 1101
File Submissions: Please submit your files as a DOCX. or PDF file
Note: This activity may use a different grading rubric than what was used in past activities. Be sure to check the grading rubric before starting.
