Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Directions At this point in class we have learned about cultures, groups, and socialization. Values are part of these topics from our own personal values to cultural values. All of our values are socialized. Let’s take some time to look at a fun story and see if we can put it into a context of these concepts. Your Module 4 Critical Assignment is to first read The Piranha River Story: Once upon a time there lived Beyoncé who was in love with Pat. Pat lived on the shore of the Piranha River and Beyoncé lived on the opposite shore of the river. The river that separated the two lovers was teeming with people-eating piranhas. One day a huge storm washed out the bridge that was the only means of crossing the Piranha River. Beyoncé wanted to cross the river to be with Pat because of the love they felt for each other. They missed each other so very much. With the bridge washed out the only way across was by boat. So Beyoncé went to ask Gilligan, a riverboat captain, to provide passage across the Piranha River. Gilligan said that he would be glad to give Beyoncé passage if Beyoncé would consent to having sex with him before the voyage. Beyoncé promptly refused Gilligan and went to talk to a friend named Jesus to explain the predicament and get advice. Jesus did not want to be involved at all in the situation. Beyoncé felt the only alternative was to accept Gilligan’s terms. Gilligan fulfilled his promise to Beyoncé. Beyoncé crossed the river and was delivered into Pat’s loving arms. When Beyoncé told Pat about the sexual escapade, Pat cast Beyoncé aside with disdain. Heartsick and dejected, Beyoncé turned to a friend, Bubba, and relayed the tale of woe. Bubba felt compassion for his friend Beyoncé and sought out Pat. Bubba beat Pat brutally. Beyoncé was overjoyed at the sight of Pat being punished. As the sun sets on the horizon of the Piranha River, we hear Beyoncé laughing at Pat. Once you have completed this story and thought about it, write one 3-5 paragraph essay that responds to the questions below. Your essay should be at least 500 words and appropriately have an introduction, body, and conclusion. The essay should be submitted here. If you use any outside sources, those should be cited using APA format. Included below are some questions to get you thinking about your response in terms of the science of sociology.