Deivance in the News
Write a thorough summary of the article (not more than one page)
Sociological Analysis of the report
What was the norm that was violated? Describe briefly how this norm helps one
determine how to act in a social setting. That is, what is the function of the norm
for society in general?
Which deviance theory do you think can best explain the public’s reactions to
this norm violation? Explain why.
Relate the article’s report about this deviance to at least FIVE sociological
concepts we have studied in Chapter 7. (*note: in this analysis, make sure to
highlight the key terms)
Write a conclusion for your paper by stating what you learned about how is
deviance perceived in society?