What This Document Is
This is an essay, completed by a student named Desiree Neeley for SOC 100: Everyday Sociology at Grand Canyon University, submitted to Dr. Kim Haas on August 23, 2020. The essay focuses on the topic of deviance and its consequences, specifically analyzing recent instances of rioting as a form of deviant behavior.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for instructors reviewing student work in an introductory sociology course. It provides an example of a student’s application of sociological concepts to current events. Students studying sociology may also find it useful as a peer example of how to approach essay assignments on the topic of deviance.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is a single student’s perspective and analysis, and should not be considered a comprehensive sociological study. It represents one interpretation of events and may not reflect all viewpoints.
What This Document Provides
The essay includes the student’s definition of deviance, observations on the demographics involved in recent riots, a discussion of motivations and perceptions of those participating, and references to external sources (Arnsten, 2020; Siwak, 2020). This preview does *not* include the full text of the essay, only this descriptive overview.
