SYG2000 COCF Ch 7 Deviance Crime & Social Control Questions

SYG2000 COCF Ch 7 Deviance Crime & Social Control Questions

You must answer BOTH questions – 200 words for each question are required.

  1. Do you know anyone who has stolen out of need? If so, did the person feel justified in stealing, or did he or she feel guilty? How long did the theft continue?
  2. Define deviance (include APA in-text citation if using references) and describe a specific type of deviant behavior (examples: alcoholism, gambling addiction, narcotic drug abuse). Why is this behavior considered deviant?