Deviance and Social Control
In any society, there are some people whose behavior stands out from the norm. In American society, deviance can be hard to define because there is so much cultural diversity. Senior citizens who live in a small town might define the tongue-piercing some teenagers practice as deviant. Most teenagers in New York or Los Angeles might not do so.
For sociologists, the term deviance refers to behavior that violates very important social norms. The most obvious example is crime. It is often possible to understand how deviant a crime is by the severity of the punishment.
For sociologists, the term deviance refers to behavior that violates very important social norms. The most obvious example is crime. It is often possible to understand how deviant a crime is by the severity of the punishment.
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