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    Oct 28, 2008, 11:10 AM
    How do you define deviance
    Explain what it means to say that deviance is socially defined:confused:
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    Oct 28, 2008, 12:00 PM

    Deviance (sociology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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    Nov 9, 2008, 08:31 AM

    Deviance is defined by the society in which the diavance itself is executed. As a member of Western civilization, I have many forces that influence my behaviors and opinions and ultimatly what I consider deviant. Most notably are those ingrained simply via osmosis during my early development, others include direct schooling, religious involvement and even a state goverened system of law. What I took away from the aforementioned is a set of morals, norms and/or mores. Therefore, based on my experiences within my society, I have an ingrained sense of what I believe to be deviant. As other societies differ, so do their opinions of what may or may not be deviant.
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