Assignment
Topic: Sexual deviance and society.
Textbook: Goode, E. (2016). Deviant Behavior (11th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
In choosing a topic, consider the issues of deviance related to the topic, not just the topic itself. For instance, if you chose to do your paper on obesity, you would want to discuss why it is considered deviant, how it is labeled as deviant, or the effects of this deviant status, etc. versus simply explaining the medical causes and conditions/health concerns with obesity.
To be successful in this paper, you will want to develop a specific research question to guide your research. You should also identify the perspective (positivist or constructionist) which you are taking in your paper and you will need to apply at least one related theory to your analysis.
Your paper should be a minimum of 6 pages (which does not include the work-cited page), typed, and double spaced and should consist of a description of the attitude, behavior, or condition you are researching and why it is presently considered deviant in U.S. society. You will use the APA format for citations and references.
Task
i. Develop a clear research question examining an element of deviance in the U.S. society.
ii. Identify if you are taking a positivist or constructionist approach.
iii. Identify and apply a theory from the Goode text to your topic.
iv. Present a thorough analysis of the research as it relates to the sociology of deviance.
v. Proper use of quotes and citations.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.