Question 1

Construct an argument outlining which moral entrepreneur(s)have the most influence over social norms and values in Canadian society. Compare this to another society. Are the same moral entrepreneurs dominant in both societies?

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Question 2

Contrast more objective and more subjective approaches to understanding deviance. Where do you fall along the objective-subjective continuum? Explain your answer, using specific examples as support.

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Question 3

Contemplate from your perspective, are there examples of deviance that are inherently 'evil or abnormal', thereby supporting a more objective view of deviance, or is there always an element of social construction in the labelling of deviance? Justify your answer.

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Question 4

Using specific examples, which level of social control is easier to change? Formal or informal? Why?

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Question 5

Make an argument to support the notion of redefining deviance through the standards set by human rights. How would this change who and what was labelled deviant? What challenges would this process face?

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Question 6

Based on your own opinion as well as what you have learned in this course, what one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most justified? What one instance of the social typing of deviance do you think is the most unjust? Explain your answers.

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Question 7

Discuss how we determine whether someone is conforming or deviant. What do we do to differentiate between the two? How do we let them know which group we have placed them in?

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Question 8

Based on what you have learned in this course, has your opinion of who/what is "deviant" changed or remained the same? Explain your answer.

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Question 9

Discuss the fact that deviance can be positive. How is the existence of some deviance benefiting our society? If it is positive, why is it still considered deviant? Provide examples to support your position.

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Quiz 10: The Deviance Dance Continues