Deviance

Deviant Behaviour Name Institution Course Code and Title Instructor Date Deviant Behaviour Topic Overview Every society has a set of standards on certain behavior and norms, thus actions that do not conform to the expectations and laws within the culture are considered as deviant behavior. However, the sociology of deviance varies from different societies and can either be positive or negative. Further, deviant behaviors can be categorized as either formal or informal depending on the moral significance of the actions (Korgen & Atkinson, 2024). Deviant behavior can be a crime, sexual violation, or societal deviance with differences in the social consequences and implications. Background Knowledge and Prior Assumptions Knowledge on the topic of deviant behavior has been highly influenced by the historical context that constitutes societal attitudes and practices. Socializing with my family and peers influenced my assumptions about deviant behaviors that have controlled my interactions with specific communities due to stereotyping (Korgen & Atkinson, 2024). Additionally, cultural values have had a significant impact on developing perspectives that differentiate actions as either deviant or not. For example, growing up in a family that specified roles in terms of gender. Personal Reflection My understanding of deviant behavior has changed over time due to changes...