Lesson 1: Deviation from Social Norms

Question 1

What is the definition of Deviation from Social Norms?

Answer 1

Any behaviour that does not follow the unwritten rules in a given society or culture.

Question 2

What are social norms?

Answer 2

The standards of acceptable behaviour that are created by a social group.

Question 3

What limitations are there?

Answer 3

• It is sometimes beneficial to break social norms - Suffragettes
• Social norms change over time - homosexuality was classed as a mental illness by the ICD until 1990
• DFSN does not always have mental health consequences - naturists