Chapter+7

=Deviance=

Questions
What is deviance? Give an example of a deviant act that people might interpret differently. Go through the pictures in the notes, and decide if they are deviant acts or not. What is the labeling theory? Provide an example (not given in the book or notes). Give a real-life example of internal and external social control. Give an example of each aspect of the strain theory. Are you born deviant, or do you learn deviant behavior? Give examples.

Opinion Questions
Does the death penalty deter crime? (You will have to do your own research) Site specific examples to prove your point. -Write a 2 page paper on the following question.

Read about the Scared Straight Program. Does this deter crime? You can watch the documentary on Youtube. DO NOT WATCH IT AT SCHOOL! There is TONS of foul language in the documentary. Make sure your parents know what you are watching.

Info on Scared Straight

Worksheets
Use these worksheet to help you with this chapter