Introduction to Sociology: Online
Instructor: Nicole Major
Deviance and Social Control Application Assignment: Freedom Writers
Specific Assignment:
• You will need to view the film Freedom Writers(see options in the instructions page). You will be asked to complete the following application assignment based on the lecture materials (my detailed lectures are provided and should be used as the first source) and information in your textbook. You will define and apply the five theories of deviance (differential association theory, control-bond theory, labeling theory, rational-choice/exchange theory, and strain theory) to examples in the film.
• For each theory you will complete the following (see the template below):
Define the theory in your own words. Complete, full sentences are required (sentence fragments will not receive points).
List the key terms/concepts within that theory; you don’t have to define them (these are noted in italics in my lecture notes/presentation; use these as I am looking for these specifically). Remember you will apply these terms in your examples (application and analysis).
Give at least 3 detailed examples (full, complete sentences- not just one sentence, 3-4 minimum) of that theory that were presented in the film; this means you will have several, specific examples from the film on each of the theories of deviance. In some instances you will have to be analytical when applying the theories and concepts to the film. Please make sure you apply the key terms from that theory to your examples in the film (underline/bold/or italicize the key terms in the example); at least 2 key terms from each theory should be applied in the examples (so 2 key terms within the 3 examples).
• Please type your answers below (you can use the template below and add spacing/remove the instructions as needed, which is recommended or you can use paragraph/essay format).
• You are required to upload your assignment to the turnitin assignment submission link (Assignments menu item) through ourCanvas class site (you do not go outside the Canvas course to submit). Please see due date in syllabus
• Grading:Each theory worth 10 points: 2 pts-definition; 2 pts-key terms; 2 pts per example (6 total). Assignment total = 50 points
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Introduction to Sociology: Nicole Major
Deviance and Social Control Application Assignment: Freedom Writers
Differential Association Theory (define in your own words here; complete sentences required):
Key terms/concepts (list all of these here):
Examples from film:
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Control/Bond Theory (define in your own words here; complete sentences required):
Key terms/concepts:
Examples from film:
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Labeling Theory (define in your own words here; complete sentences required):
Key terms/concepts:
Examples from film:
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Strain Theory (define in your own words here; complete sentences required):
Key terms/concepts:
Examples from film:
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Rational Choice/Exchange Theory (define in your own words here; complete sentences required):
Key terms/concepts:
Examples from film:
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