In Canadian society, what forms of sexuality are perceived as "normal' and "deviant"? Where do you see messages that reinforce those views?

Reflect on the objective theories of deviance discussed in lesson two. Can any of the functionalist concepts be applied to this story?

In their study, James and Gosset found that some serial killers justified their actions by claiming they were under the influence of external forces. Which of the following best describes this form of neutralization?

At one historical moment, unusual behaviour is widely understood through a religious discourse as evidence of demonic possession. Later, similar behaviour is understood primarily through a medical discourse as evidence of mental illness. From a power-reflexive perspective, what best explains this change?

A researcher accepts that second-hand smoke can produce measurable physical effects but studies how those effects came to be interpreted as a social problem and used to justify restrictions on smoking at a particular historical moment. Which position best describes this approach?