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
Positive Deviance- –behavior that is outside the norm but later viewed as appropriate or even heroic–over conformity to norms
Examples of Positive and Negative Deviance Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwWj7OUwFhc
Negative Deviance- –behavior that goes against accepted norms–Hurts people–Could be against the law
Deviance can be Positive or Negative
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 DevianceCost 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