How Deviance Is Affected By Social Norms
The most intriguing topic we covered this semester, in my opinion, was deviance. I believe this because learning about deviance and how it is affected by social norms was incredibly interesting. I found it interesting that what we see as deviant is all based on social norms and socialization. I was not aware of what deviance was or examples of it before the assignment. Once I learned about deviance connections with socialization came into play.
Knowing that deviant acts are not negative, but have been given a negative connotation also changed my perception on certain things. The topic of deviance was very interesting and made me wish more people had the opportunity to learn about it as well; maybe then affecting what we see as deviant. I feel
Knowing that deviant acts are not negative, but have been given a negative connotation also changed my perception on certain things. The topic of deviance was very interesting and made me wish more people had the opportunity to learn about it as well; maybe then affecting what we see as deviant. I feel