Week 5 Assignment - Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims,

Introduction to Sociology – Week 5 Assignment

Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice

The media informs many viewers of deviance and crime, victims of crime, and justice in society. Consider and describe the following:

· Where do you get your information about:

· Deviant behavior

· Crime

· Victims of crime

· Justice for victims

· Describe your perception of

· Deviant behavior

· What behavior is deviant according to your values?

· Crime

· What do you believe is the root or cause of crime?

· What types of crimes do you believe happen most?

· Who do you believe commits crime?

· Victims of crime

· Who do you believe is likely to be a victim?

· Have you ever been fearful of a crime occurring to you or your family?

· What do you believe about victims that you hear about?

· Justice for victims

· How do you see justice handled in our society?

· What form of punishment do you see as being effective or ineffective?

· Did you learn anything specific from the textbook that has changed your perception? What did you learn and which perception did it change?

 

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