Deviant are Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society. One that differs from a norm, especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social standards.
Deviance is any behavior that violates social norms. Deviance can be criminal or non criminal. The sociological discipline that deals with crime the behavior that violates the laws. Today Americans consider such activities as alcoholism, excessive gambling, being nude in public places, playing with fire, stealing, lying, refusing to bathe, purchasing the services of prostitutes, and cross dressing to name only a few as deviant. People who engage in deviant behavior are referred to as deviants.
Whatever the term deviance creates , in general i believe it is popularly assumed that 'deviants' are individuals who are somehow less capable, less socially responsible, less adjusted, and consequently less useful to society than their more fortunate, upright and 'normal' fellows.
No comments:
Post a Comment