An act of positive deviance.

        Your task is to undertake an act of positive deviance. Please note that this assignment does not request or condone acts of violence or any type of illegal activity. Please choose acts that only fit in either the category of Odd Behaviour or Admired Behaviour. You will plan and execute a deviant act and observe the reactions of those around you. This could be something as simple as being a 'close talker' or paying for a stranger's coffee. You may have to repeat this act a few times in order to gather valid observations. When you have an idea for a deviant act, email your teacher in order to receive feedback on your plan. After you have received this feedback and undertaken your deviant act, answer the following questions. 1. Describe your deviant act. Set the stage in terms of your act: where, when, who, how many times, etc. 2. What did you hope to accomplish with this act? What was it a comment on/about? 3. Explain why this act should be considered deviant. 4. Did this action make your feel uncomfortable? Why or why not? 5. What was the reaction from others? Did their reactions suggest that they believed they were viewing a deviant act? 6. Did you have to defend or explain your actions to anyone? 7. What could you do to make this act receive stronger feedback from observers? What do you believe their reaction would be in that case?