Chapter Learning Objectives:To read these particular portions of the chapter, please click on the links below and you will be taken to that section of the book. 7.1 Deviance and Control•Define deviance, and explain the nature of deviant behavior•Differentiate between methods of social control7.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance•Describe the functionalist view of deviance in society through four sociologist’s theories•Explain how conflict theory understands deviance and crime in society•Describe the symbolic interactionist approach to deviance, including labeling and other theories7.3 Crime and the Law•Identify and differentiate between different types of crimes•Evaluate U.S. crime statistics•Understand the three branches of the U.S. criminal justice systemInstructions: For this week, you should review each section in the chapter reading and complete your chapter recap assignment and/or discussion board. You should also review all supplemental readings and/or videos that are provided for you in the module. Please remember that your responses for the chapter recap assignment should be approximately 5 to 7 sentences in length per question set (not individual questions). You should only upload word or pdf files (please DO NOT upload .pages files). Additionally, your discussion board responses are due on Friday (initial response to the discussion prompt) and Sunday (respond to at least TWO of your classmates posts). Your posts should also be approximately 5 to 7 sentences in length per question set (not individual questions). Please let me know if you have any questions concerns about the assignments. Help: Please find the assignments rubric under the 'Course Resources' module here: LinkYou can also find book resources for your textbook here: Link (Links to an external site.)I am always here to help so don't hesitate to contact me with any concerns you may have:How To Contact MeHappy learning!!! Video LinksIntroduction to Sociology – Deviance, Crime, and Social Control (4:54)Description: This educational video discusses the concepts of deviance, crime, and the criminal justice system.Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System (3:31)Description: This video discusses the racial inequities present among those incarcerated in the United States.Stop and Frisk on Trial in NYC: Race, Crime and Constitutional Policing (9:53)Description: This video discusses the Supreme Court decision that deemed “Stop and Frisk” policies “unconstitutional.” Audio LinksRace and the Controversial History of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws (4:27)Description: This podcast from NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday show discusses the controversial topic of stand your ground laws. Web LinksRace And Policing: Treat Black Men and Boys Like Victims, TooDescription: This online article reframes black men as victims of violence.First-Ever Tracker of Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans LaunchedDescription: This article discusses the concealed narrative of hate crimes against Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
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