drugs and deviance.

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Important note: this week and in the following weeks, we are studying topics on which many people have strong opinions. I expect your initial posts and replies to be firmly grounded in sociology, and for all interactions to be respectful and meaningful. Please be mindful and thoughtful in your work.

Choose ONE of the following questions:

1. There are several correlative features of corporate crime – that is, the defining criteria that define it. With this in mind, imagine describing corporate crime to someone who knows nothing about it. What would your description look like?

or

1. Which type of crime causes the most harmful to society: corporate crime, white collar crime, or blue collar (i.e. “street”) crime – and why? What are some data to show the overall effect?

or

1. Discuss your thoughts on drugs and deviance. Do you think using drugs is deviant behavior? Why do you think alcohol and tobacco are legal drugs and their use is not considered deviant when they are addictive, physically harmful, and socially disruptive?

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