Identify the three perspectives on defining deviance, describe their basic tenets, and compare and contrast them by applying each to a particular example of deviance (one not used in the course instructor lessons).

Choose one of the following two questions to
respond to in essay form (do not bullet point or use some other format) in a minimum
3-page paper. Use an approved font (see writing guidelines), 1-inch margins,
double-spaced text. Use your book, class notes, supplemental readings and/or
any other relevant sources. Cite properly, and include a reference page at the
end of the document (the reference page does not count as part of the 3 pages
of text). When citing a specific chapter from the textbook/reader, use the name
of the author of that chapter in the reference page (I will know that it is
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the guidelines outlined in the “Writing Guidelines” posted on E-learning. Make
sure your name is on the document. Upload your essay to the relevant dropbox by
the due date listed in the syllabus. This essay is worth 60 points. Please
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1) Identify the three perspectives on defining deviance, describe their basic tenets, and compare and contrast them by applying each to a particular example of deviance (one not used in the course instructor lessons). You should choose only one example of deviance, and apply
each of the three perspectives to that example (you don’t need three different
examples of deviance). Which perspective, or combination thereof, do you find
most useful for that particular instance of deviance? Which is the least
helpful? Critique the perspectives on defining deviance by way of illustration
through your chosen example.

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