Deviant Behavior
What this Chapter is All About via Disney Video Clips: What is “Deviance”? Definition: any behavior that goes against the norm of a given society - varies from group to group/ society to society What this Chapter is All About via Disney Video Clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKl8KirSrk
Examples of Positive and Negative Deviance Video: Deviance can be Positive or Negative Positive Deviance- behavior that is outside the norm but later viewed as appropriate or even heroic over conformity to norms Negative Deviance- behavior that goes against accepted norms Hurts people Could be against the law Examples of Positive and Negative Deviance Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWj7OUwFhc
Who is a “Deviant”? Definition: any person who violates any social norm of a given society Reaction to Deviants: negative response attempts to control behavior attempts to change behavior
Cost and Benefits of Deviance Cost of Deviance (Negatives) Benefits of Deviance (Positives)
Cost and Benefits of Deviance Cost of Deviance (Negatives) Benefits of Deviance (Positives) Deviance erodes trust Deviance, If not corrected/punished, can result in nonconformity of others Deviance stimulates more deviance Deviance is expensive Deviance clarifies norms Deviance can be a temporary safety valve Deviance increases unity within a society or group Deviance promotes needed social change
How to Prevent Deviance? Social Control: ways to promote conformity to the norms of a given society Two Types: Informal/Internal: behavior that results from values, beliefs, morals (knowing right from wrong) Formal/External: social behavior based on social sanctions (rewards/punishments)