Deviance is both socially defined and influenced. While it is widely accepted that deviance is a social construction, this research revisits the conceptualization of deviance and advances the methods used to study deviance and social construction. This book presents and compares three methods for conceptualizing deviance within and across cultures. Comparing the United States to South Korea, perceptions of deviance are presented as how individuals define deviance and what acts are cited as deviant. Next, attribute data are used to assess differences in of conceptualizations of deviance by demographic factors. Finally, social network analysis is used to understand the social influences at work in how one perceives deviance. This book is unique in its reconceptualization of deviance and the application of social network analysis as a new tool for studying social influence and perceptions.
An expedition. A curse. A countess. A noble cause. A princess. An alliance. A look. A betrayal. A sword. A dagger. A league. A brotherhood. A legacy. A queen. And...of course... Dragons. Experience the daring, the danger, and the hope in this delightful fairy tale--Whom Dragons Rule by Candace Christine Little.
Updated and improved, with answer keys and 115 pages of copy-ready classroom materials, A Classroom Guide to The Great Gatsby is the first in a series of Craig's Notes guides for teachers of literature. Now a frequent best-seller among teacher guides for literature, the volume includes pre-reading and post-reading activities, essay and project ideas, journal and class-discussion questions, vocabulary, reading quizzes, as well as detailed chapter-by-chapter commentaries on plot, character development, literary devices, and themes. All Craig's Notes guides have been thoughtfully developed by a veteran English Teacher who draws upon her extensive experience engaging students in fruitful conversations about classic works of literature. Want a printable, at-your-disposal pdf of the Gatsby guide? Go to my website, at candacecraig.wordpress.com.