JSB180: Deviance- Smoking Weed in Australia- Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: TV129

Essay Writing Assignment:

Task: This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5. 1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of deviance its definition(s), and its impact(s) on ‘deviants’ and the wider society (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics, Communication and Collaboration) 2. Acquire a broad appreciation of criminological perspectives on deviance (Discipline Knowledge, Communication and Collaboration 3. discuss and explain how the sociology of law is an integral aspect of the discipline of criminology; in particular, investigate the processes of legalisation and criminalisation and how these apply to diverse individuals, groups and contexts 4. Explore and investigate the effect of folk and professional conceptions of "deviance" and "deviants" on social, criminal, welfare, and business policies in law and government programs (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics, Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills) 5. Critically evaluate how deviant behaviours and groups are constructed, managed and contested (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics, Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills Students are asked to compare and contrast two different “deviant” activities. The assesment includes examining two different acts of deviance and comparing/contrasting the deviant nature of each. Topic: THE DEVIANCE BETWEEN SMOKING VS WEED/CANABIS IN AUSTRALIAN