1. Crime and Deviance.
Our society has many sets of assumptions and expectations upon which we carry
out our everyday behaviour. But what if we do not behave the way others expect?
What happens if a guest does not bring a gift to a wedding ceremony? What
happens if this guest brings a syringe and some white powder to the same party?
Certain kinds of unpredictability are not welcome, and are even punished in our
society. Who has the power to define other people's behaviours as unwelcome or
punishable? That question can also be extended to what, how, where, and when is
behaviour regarded Deviant?
Answer the following questions:
 How can crime be functional to the well being of society?
 Who makes the laws in Trinidad and Tobago?
 Whose interests do they reflect?
 Is the law fair?
 Who breaks the law and why?
 What is the relationship between the media and crime?
 Which political is the best party at maintaining law and order?
 Why do people commit suicide?
 What is, “deviant?”