Conformity and Influence: Personal Experiences

Analyze the reasons for deviant behaviors from a sociological perspective.
This assignment asks you to analyze the role of norms, values, and group affiliations in regards to what constitutes deviant behavior.

A one-page paper

Step 1 Watch the following video clip.
Conformity and Influence in Groups

Step 2 Write an essay fully answering the following questions in 250 words.
Based on your personal experience or people you know, give an example of a behavior considered criminal in everyday life but encouraged in a particular group’s setting, similar to the cases you have seen in the video.

Using symbolic interactionism, explain the behavior and the discrepancy of norms in different settings.