Topic 1: Deviance and Social Control: (Attached within this order is the ppt from this Chapter as a reference if you needed. Please review it before looking for other outside sources. Thank you!)
Deviance and Social Control are viewed as two important and complex Sociological issues in Macro U.S. society. In your own words:
• Provide a sociological definition for the term deviance and explain how the definition applies to the lessons your received via your socialization process.
• Introduce and briefly explain the basic foundation of both the Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives as they apply to Deviance and Social Control?
• How do Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives differ on the topic of Deviance? Provide examples.
• Briefly describe how the U.S. has reacted to deviance in an effort to maintain Social Control and explain how you personally support or do not support this U.S. reaction.
Topic 2: Social Class in the United States: (Attached within this order is the ppt from this Chapter as a reference if you needed. Please review it before looking for other outside sources. Thank you!)
Throughout history there has been an over-arching belief that the U.S. is “the land of opportunity” for anyone who works hard to achieve the “American Dream.” However, the implications of Social Class in the U.S. have impacted every single person from birth to the end of life. This has resulted in enhanced opportunities for a few over others within the Social Class System in the U.S. In your own words:
• Introduce and explain the concept of “Distribution of Income” in the U.S.?
• Describe and explain how the “Distribution of Income” in the U.S. has historically impacted various income groups of people in the U.S. and identify examples of contemporary (current) challenges that people at the bottom are facing?
• Provide examples from the readings how the “Consequences of Social Class” impact people from different high/low income levels and share how this is relevant to the current COVID-19 pandemic?
• Explain the Social Functions of the “Horatio Alger” myth and describe how it applies to the masses of people in the U.S who are moving down the Social Class ladder. What is your own personal perspective on this myth?