University of California Irvine The Menace II Society Film Essay

The assignment is to choose and apply THREE of the following theories: differentialassociation theory, control-bond theory, labeling theory, or strain theory (choose three out of thesefour theories). Important Note: There are other theories of deviance covered in the course material(textbook, lecture); however, I have narrowed it down to these four theories to choose from for thisassignment. However, you should think critically think about how you can apply the other theories tothe film as we will discuss this in the related discussion board forum associated with this assignment.• Apply the key terms/concepts and research/study data that were presented in the online lecture(Deviance and Social Control Lecture) and in the chapter textbook (Deviance Chapter) to specificexamples from the film. It is required that you apply the key terms and research/study data associatedwith each theory that you include in your paper to specific examples from the film.

Begin each paragraph by defining/explaining the theory in your own words. Explain the theory in nomore than three sentences.• Provide specific examples presented in the film that relate to the theory. You must include aMINIMUM OF THREE specific examples (not general examples) from the film for EACH theory (this isthe minimum number of examples, feel free to exceed the minimum). This means that your paper willinclude at least nine specific examples from the film (three examples in each theory-focused paragraphand three theories for a total of nine examples).• Be thorough and thoroughly explain how the theory applies to each example included. Explainapplication of theory.• Apply the key terms/concepts and research/study data associated with each of the theories to thespecific examples from the film throughout your analysis (do not just note the terms in your definitionsof the theories, give specific examples of the key terms/concepts). It is required that you apply the keyterms associated with each social theory.• Bold all key terms, theories, and research data included in your paper. Bold terms and research datawhen you apply them directly to the examples from the film. Do not bold terms when you are merelyexplaining the theory.Paper Organization:• Your name and the course information must appear in the upper left-hand corner of the first page ofyour paper. Include a paper title (centered). There should be some space on the top of the first pageof your paper to the right of your name and the course information before your paper title for me totype in comments/feedback.• Papers must be in essay format (no bullet points or subheadings).• INTRODUCTION: Begin your paper with an introduction/introductory paragraph which explains thenature of the assignment, introduces the film, includes a thesis statement (one or two sentences thatstates the focus of your essay/paper and tells your reader what the essay is going to be about), andstates the specific theories that will be included in your paper (list the theories in the order in whichyou will cover them in your paper). Include key terms and concepts where necessary in yourintroduction.• BODY OF PAPER: The body of your paper should consist of three main topic/theory-focusedparagraphs, one paragraph for each of the three theories of deviance that you are including in yourpaper (long paragraphs are acceptable and expected). Begin each main theory paragraph bydefining/explaining the theory in your words. Include, discuss, and analyze each of the examplespresented in the film for each theory. Each theory-focused paragraph must include a minimum ofthree specific examples from the film that directly applies to the theory, this is the minimum, feel freeto exceed three examples. You must also apply each of the key terms/concepts and research/studydata associated with the theory – directly apply the key terms and research data to the examplesfrom the film. It is required that you explain application, explain how the theory, terms, and researchdata specifically apply to the examples from the film.• CONCLUSION: Conclude your paper with a conclusion/concluding paragraph. Restate your thesis,reinforce the main idea, and discuss the sociological perspective of deviance. Include any finalthoughts on the topic. Include key terms/concepts as needed.• WORKS CITED: It is required that you include a works cited page citing the sources utilized (film, onlinelecture, and textbook). It is only required that you utilize the film, online lecture, and the chapter ondeviance in the textbook for this assignment (no other resources are needed to complete this paperassignment). The works cited page should be the last page of your paper, on its own page. If yourpaper does not include a works cited page your paper will be considered plagiarized as indicated inthe rules of plagiarism (and no points will be earned). You MUST cite each source correctly. I haveposted specific information and resources on how to cite sources correctly including specifics on howto cite the online lecture (Modules Page; “Paper Assignments General Information”).Other requirements:• Each paper must be typed, double-spaced, and 12 font.• Your name and the course information must appear in the upper left-hand corner of the first page.Leave space on the top of the first page of your paper for me to type in comments/feedback.• Include a paper title (your own, original title for the paper, not the title of the paper assignment). Titleshould be centered on the first page.• All use of application must be bolded (bold the titles of theories, each sociological term/concept, alluse of research/study data or statistics; do not bold entire sentences).• In some instances you may use quotes from the film as examples and to explain your application andanalysis, all other information should be in your own words. When quoting the film make sure youput in quotation marks and cite the film. Review class policy on plagiarism (syllabus).• Paper must be saved in the correct format (.doc, .docx, or .rtf; if you have a Mac computer you willlikely need to save your paper in rich text format).

films names are : Menace II Society OR Freedom Writers