The Outsiders

Describe deviance from a sociological perspective Apply different crime theories to The Outsiders view the following film (click on title): The Outsiders Deviance (use this subheading) Define Deviance from a sociological perspective Provide some concrete from the film that illustrates deviance that is not considered criminal behavior. Crime Theories (use this subheading) Choose two of the following theories 1. Structural Strain Theory—Merton’s Strain Theory 2. Social Control Theory (Hirschi’s Theory) 3. Labeling Theory 4. Differential Association Theory Describe the two crime theories you have chosen and use concrete examples from the film to connect to your two chosen crime theories.