submit a one-page proposal that identifies the topic of your study and why you chose it. Prostitution will be the topic. This portion will only need to be one page APA format. The project will end u

Part 1: Classification as Deviant Identify an act that is currently deviant and explain how or why it is deviant. This can be a criminal act such as illicit drug use or a noncriminal act such as extreme body modification. Describe the history of the behavior and the historical reactions to this act. What are the reactions or sanctions to this act that currently exist? What are the arguments in favor of the behavior remaining deviant?

Part 2: Reclassification as Non-Deviant Provide arguments for why the deviant behavior should be reclassified as non-deviant. What are the arguments in favor of the behavior no longer being considered deviant? What are the manifest and latent functions (anticipated and unanticipated outcomes) that may occur socially or culturally?

For this project, students are required to use the course text, as well as at least five outside sources such as books, journals, newspapers, magazines, official websites, and documentaries from reliable sources. Provide statistics and specific examples to support statements.

The paper should be objective in nature, as sociology is a value-free science. Personal opinions, comments, and beliefs should be reserved for the reflection paper in Module Eight.