Describe deviance from a sociological perspective
Apply different crime theories to The Outsiders
view the following film (click on title): The Outsiders
Deviance (use this subheading)
Define Deviance from a sociological perspective
Provide some concrete from the film that illustrates deviance that is not considered
criminal behavior.
Crime Theories (use this subheading)
Choose two of the following theories
1. Structural Strain Theory—Merton’s Strain Theory
2. Social Control Theory (Hirschi’s Theory)
3. Labeling Theory
4. Differential Association Theory
Describe the two crime theories you have chosen and use concrete examples from the
film to connect to your two chosen crime theories.
