Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Sociology, Social Work & Population Studies) Warning

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology, Social Work & Population Studies)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Sociology of Deviance: Theoretical Explanation (4691)


Level: Postgraduate Semester: Spring, 2020
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)
Q.1 Define deviance. What are the types of deviance? Elaborate with example from
Pakistani society. (20)
Q.2 What are the social functions and dysfunction of deviance? Explain in detail. (20)
Q.3 How much of deviance can be tolerated in Pakistan? Discuss. (20)
Q.4 Briefly describe the psychological theories of deviance. (20)

Q.5 How do we learn deviance & crime? Discuss. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–8)
Q.1 What are the biological theories of crime? (20)
Q.2 How Merton’s anomie theory link crime and deviance with the structure of
society?
(20)
Q.3 Explain the core arguments of cultural transmission theory. How much cultural
transmission theory is applicable in context of Pakistani society? (20)
Q.4 How does conflict perspective explain the phenomenon of deviance? Elaborate in
detail. (20)

Q.5 What are causes of crime in children in Pakistan? Discuss (20)

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