Define deviance in your own words. Identify and discuss what you think are the five most deviant acts that you can imagine a person doing

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Compare your definition of deviance with the textbook definition of deviance Discuss who defines deviance

Identify what you believe are the five most deviant acts that a person could do Describe how society should respond to these deviant acts

Encourage students to include any personal experience with deviant behavior in their responses

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