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I define norms as the unwritten rules that shape our behavior within a society. They provide guidelines for acceptable behavior and set social standards. Values usually provide the framework for a society’s norms. I define values as the ideals or principles that the majority within a society deems important and worthy of upholding. My definition of deviance is behavior that violates those social values and norms. How do your experiences of these concepts compare with the way sociological theories explain them? My experiences with these concepts align with the way sociological theories explain them. Functionalism, for instance, sees norms and values as providing social order and stability, and deviance as potentially disruptive to that order. This might not always be the case, as conflict theory suggests there could be times when deviance is a way to challenge the power imbalances that social values and norms often uphold (such as public protests), but I have personally witnessed various occasions within society (on both micro and macro levels) where deviant behavior disrupts the otherwise well-organized or even safe flow of things. This could be something like driving recklessly and causing a crash that potentially hurts others and also causes traffic jams (not as serious as bodily injury but still a disruption). How are crime and social justice related to each of these concepts? I see crime and social justice as being tangled up with values, norms, and deviance in all kinds of ways. Crime is often defined by society’s norms and values and is considered deviant behavior when it violates those norms. Social justice is often about challenging the status quo and seeking to correct imbalances in power, which can include some social norms and values that perpetuate inequality. Some forms of social justice activism are seen as deviant behavior by those in power but are considered necessary for change by those who see the status quo as unjust.

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