Sociology Paper

Instructions

1. You are going to expand your ideas for an ideal society to include groups and deviance. Your paper will cover three sections: key components, theory, and the people.Project Sections (Be sure to address the following questions in each section.)
   Key Components:
   
   • What are the different types of groups (e.g., primary groups, secondary groups, reference groups, formal groups, in-groups, and out-groups) within a society?
   • What are the main characteristics of a group?
   • How does the group fit the needs of the society and individuals?
   • What is deviance?
   • How can deviance contribute to society? How does it detract?
   • Theory:
     
   • How does Merton’s five-part typology of deviance fit within an ideal society? How can the theory explain stigmas?
   • People:
     
   • How do the different types of groups (primary groups, secondary groups, reference groups, formal groups, in-groups, and out-groups) impact people?
   • How do people engage and contribute when they are part of an in-group?
   • What are the benefits and drawbacks of belonging? How do people conform to groups?
   • How do groups control individuals?
   • What occurs when people are not part of a group? How might they react?
   • Why do people consider deviance a mental illness?
2. The paper should be at least 3 pages (the title page and reference page do not count as part of the page requirement). The content should include information addressing the main questions, and a well-argued introduction and conclusion.
3. Please include proper formatting throughout the paper. Use APA Style to format the title page, reference page, and citations. Use third-person language, double-spacing, a 12-point font, and one-inch margins. See the Writing Guide for writing help.