Crime and deviance

M1 Discussion Area-Thinking About Criminology

For this discussion, please answer the following question. This week we discussed crime and deviance and how the boundary between the two depends on a number of different factors. Identify a behavior that is currently criminal to engage in that you think will become only deviant in the future. Explain why you think this will occur. You may alternatively identify a behavior that is currently deviant to engage in that you think will become criminal in the future and explain why you think this will occur. In addition, to receive full credit for the discussion, you will also have to respond to at least one classmate’s post. Examples of possible responses:
o Ask classmate for clarification on the post
o Challenging a peer’s comment (support your reason)
o Do you agree or disagree with their opinion? Why agree/disagree?