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Chapter 7, Problem 1CC-P148
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Deviance is behavior that violates norms or values held by most members of a society at a given time and context. Norms and values vary between cultures, so definitions of what qualifies as deviance also vary.
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Sociologists define deviance as behavior that is not compatible with the values or norms of a society. If most members of a society expect men to tip their caps to passing women, a man who does not tip his cap would be deviant. This concept is a little slippery because norms and values vary among cultures and subcultures, making the definition of deviance vary as well. For example, a 90 year old competitive skateboarder would be deviant from the expected behavior for that demographic.
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