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Deviant behavior


 

Deviant behavior is behavior that is a recognized violation of cultural norms. Formal and informal social controls attempt to prevent and minimize deviance. One such control is through the medicalization of deviance.

Functions of deviance

  • Affirms cultural values and norms
  • Clarifies moral boundaries
  • Promotes social unity
  • Encourages social change
◄ Deviant behavior: Social foundations of deviance
Deviant behavior: Types of deviance ►

~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Social foundations of deviance
►Functions of deviance
►Types of deviance
►See also

 

 

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