Discussion Question 1:
Respond back with one original response to the discussion question shown below, as well as, respond to at least two other student’s responses to this same discussion question. All responses should be of substance, i.e. utilizing the appropriate terminology and concepts you are learning in the course. There is no length requirement but it is assumed that you completely answer/discuss the question that is asked.
Discussion Question: Marxists and other radicals have criticized the field of the sociology of deviance for concentrating overly much on the examination of “nuts, sluts, and deviated preverts”–that is, the seamy, sensationalistic forms of deviance committed by marginal, powerless street people. Instead, they argue, very different forms of behavior should be regarded and studied as deviance. What are these other forms of behavior and why, from a Marxist or radical perspective, should they be regarded as deviant?
Scoring: The grade for this module’s discussion question will be determined as follows:
- Validity of content: Did student completely answer/discuss the question that was asked, is content correct and did the student effectively respond to two other student’s posts?
- Spelling and Grammar of content: Has the document been spelled checked and free of errors?
Due date: This module’s discussion question is due by 11:59pm of the due date.
Submission instructions: Submit your responses to the discussion question by selecting the particular question thread you wish to reply to and using the “Add a thread” option of Blackboard (so you will be posting a new thread within that particular question forum). Respond to two other students threads effectively with respect to the same question.
Respond to student 1 (Torey)
There are two types of relations pointed out, The Bourgeoisie (upper class) and The Proletariat (lower class). Marxists criticize that The Proletariat are made out to be individuals being deviant. The lower class is made out to be the street people that are just trying to survive. At times this people are also the individuals that are include in the section of poverty where there is a chance of a lack of capable guardians or motivated offenders. This points to an increase in deviant behavior. But if the Bourgeoisie was looked at more closely, there could also be a chance of deviant behavior. The upper class are also the individuals making the laws, so this makes it more possible to avoid it. This points out that there is an inequality between the classes.
Respond to Student 2 also (Tiara