Deviance is a violation of cultural norms. This can be in a formal or informal context. Society impacts what is considered deviant behavior, and also can influence what kind of actions can be taken to discipline this conduct. According to Merton five types of deviance exist based upon a certain criterion (Boundless,2015). The five influences are conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreat and rebellion. These five things can influence a person’s deviant behaviors and also can influence society to decide what is considered deviant behavior and how to punish those acts (Hong, Y. C. 2001).
There are three theories that can be applied to deviance. Structural functionalism, which assumes that deviant behavior is a constructive role in society. This …show more content…
Inequality in these area’s mean that there is a lack of social entertainment, unfair political intervention or financial standing limits material possession (Hong, Y. C. 2001). Certain circumstances in individuals lives initiate deviant behavior. For example, social standings can produce rebellious individuals. The higher an individual is on the social scale, then one can expect frequent deviant acts (Boundless,2015). Additionally, Donald Trump can be suggested as deviant. In some societies how Trump talks of others or speak to others is an act of defiance. Unfortunately, in America his actions are seen as necessary and acceptable …show more content…
This is important information for the prosperity of society. Reestablish the meaning of deviance, behaviors that violate specific norms. Norms are a set of beliefs that a society thrives on. If deviant behaviors are forced and accepted by individuals one could say that the current generation now is a group of deviants. The reason being is because the youth are being taught to be defiant (Hong, Y. C. 2001). This can range from walking out of class to talking back to adults and other guardian figures. Usually talking back to an adult is an act of defiance just because it is a universal norm. Every country in the world honors this norm. However, American society has become so deviant in acts that talking back to adults, is becoming the new norm. This was a forced behavior. Parents began to teach their child to not let anyone talk any kind of way to assert self in all situations. Respect for adults is minimal in today society, 30 years ago these acts were unseen or heard
There are three theories that can be applied to deviance. Structural functionalism, which assumes that deviant behavior is a constructive role in society. This …show more content…
Inequality in these area’s mean that there is a lack of social entertainment, unfair political intervention or financial standing limits material possession (Hong, Y. C. 2001). Certain circumstances in individuals lives initiate deviant behavior. For example, social standings can produce rebellious individuals. The higher an individual is on the social scale, then one can expect frequent deviant acts (Boundless,2015). Additionally, Donald Trump can be suggested as deviant. In some societies how Trump talks of others or speak to others is an act of defiance. Unfortunately, in America his actions are seen as necessary and acceptable …show more content…
This is important information for the prosperity of society. Reestablish the meaning of deviance, behaviors that violate specific norms. Norms are a set of beliefs that a society thrives on. If deviant behaviors are forced and accepted by individuals one could say that the current generation now is a group of deviants. The reason being is because the youth are being taught to be defiant (Hong, Y. C. 2001). This can range from walking out of class to talking back to adults and other guardian figures. Usually talking back to an adult is an act of defiance just because it is a universal norm. Every country in the world honors this norm. However, American society has become so deviant in acts that talking back to adults, is becoming the new norm. This was a forced behavior. Parents began to teach their child to not let anyone talk any kind of way to assert self in all situations. Respect for adults is minimal in today society, 30 years ago these acts were unseen or heard