Strengths of deviation from social norms

Question 1

Name one advantage of deviation from social norms

Answer 1

It is able to distinguish between desirable and undesirable characteristics
(unlike statistical infrequency)

Question 2

How would you elaborate on your first strength of deviation from social norms

Answer 2

social deviancy has a broad range of criticism, it takes into account the effect behaviours have on others
This is a strength as it takes into account useful ways of identifying undesirable and potentially damaging behaviour which may be harmful to others in order to prevent such behaviour from being repeated

Question 3

Name another strength of deviation from social norms

Answer 3

This definition of abnormality has real world application

Question 4

How would you elaborate on your second strength of deviation from social norms

Answer 4

This is a strength as this definition creates awareness of the effect behaviour has on others and allows adherence to social norms which in turn create a more peaceful, ordered, harmonious predictable society - makes it safe
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