1. Deviant Behavior

2. I.) What is “Deviance”?
Definition: any behavior that goes against the norm of a given society - varies from group to group/ society to society
Deviance can be Positive or Negative:
Positive Deviance- overconfomity to norms
Negative Deviance- behavior that goes
against accepted norms

3. II.) Who is a “Deviant”?
Definition: anyone who violates any significant social norm of a given society
Reaction to Deviants:
negative response
attempts to control behavior
attempts to change behavior

4. III.) How to Prevent Deviance?
Social Control: ways to promote conformity to the norms of a given society
Two Types:
Internal: behavior that results from values,
beliefs, morals (knowing right from wrong)
External: social behavior based on social
sanctions (rewards/punishments)

5. IV.) Cost and Benefits of Deviance
Cost of Deviance
(Negatives)
Benefits of Deviance
(Positives)

6. 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