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The term deviance and deviant behavior refers to any type of behavior that departs, or deviates, from an accepted standard or norm. Norms have be devised and maintained by people in every society throughout history as a set way to act. Certain actions are regarded as acceptable when they stay in lines with the rules, while others are considered unacceptable when they are in violation of the rules. All norms vary from society to society. What would be considered a normal action in one society would be considered an abnormal action in another one. Behavior is not really considered deviant unless it violates the norms of a particular social system or society.

Most of us could list quite a few behaviors or conditions that could be considered deviant. Things such as rape, murder, drug addiction, and prostitution are considered to be deviant behavior in our society. Some people think that some conditions such as mental illness, and handicaps are deviant. Homosexuality to some is a deviant behavior while to others it a normal way of life. Deviance has always been around, from thee early days of the Romans to modern society, as we know it today. But how does one rate

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