Deviance Flashcards
Values and examples
Principles for how we should live our lives
Shared by the majority of society
E.g. the British values - democracy, mutual respect etc.
Norms and examples
Specific rules/socially accepted standards that guide and govern our behaviour in particular situations
Linked to the values of that society
E.g. value - respect elders
Norm - give up seat on bus for elderly
Moral codes
Key principles, beliefs and values of society
Set of rules/guidelines that a person/people follow in order to live a good and moral life
Deviance definition
Behaviour that goes against the norms and values of society
Types of Deviant Behaviour
Admired Behaviour
Odd Behaviour
Bad Behaviour
Admired Behaviour
Behaviour that is unusual but good
Odd Behaviour
Behaviour that is unusual and eccentric/bizarre
Bad Behaviour
Behaviour that is unusual and bad or disapproved of