Deviant Behavior Essay

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Essay – Deviant Behavior

A definition of deviant behavior often depends upon historical
circumstance. What was considered deviant a generation or two ago may
not be considered deviant at all today. This assignment is an
examination of our historical definitions of deviant behavior.

Thoroughly discuss one example of behavior that was considered
deviant 50 years ago, but today, is considered conventional or normal.
Why is this behavior now considered normal? Using sociological theories
and concepts from the course readings, and your own research, explain
what changes in society have led to the acceptance of this once deviant
behavior.

Next, thoroughly discuss one example of a behavior that was
considered acceptable 50 years ago, but today is considered deviant. Why
is this behavior now considered deviant? Using sociological theories
and concepts from the course readings, and your own research, explain
what changes in society have led to the rejection of this once
acceptable behavior.

Conclude your paper with a prediction: what is one well-known deviant
behavior exhibited today that may be considered acceptable in the
future? Explain in detail why you think this behavior will
be considered acceptable in the future. What is one well-known
acceptable behavior exhibited today that may be considered deviant in
the future. Explain in detail why you think this behavior will be
considered deviant in the future.

Your essay should be 3-4 pages double spaced (not including your
cover page and reference page). Please make sure to use academic sources
to validate your discussion. Please format your paper in APA style
formatting.

Essay Must follow the following:

Essay thoroughly adopts a sociological viewpoint toward deviant behavior.

Essay completely describes specific examples of how a type of
conventional behavior today would be considered deviant 40 or 50 years
ago

Essay completely describes specific examples of how a type of deviant
behavior today would be considered conventional 40 or 50 years ago

Essay ends with a thoughtful prediction about one well-known deviant
behavior exhibited today that may not be considered deviant in the
future

Essay is clearly written and well organized.

Essay follows all manner of formatting and grammar requirements.

Essay meets length requirements