"Deviant behavior is the differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society, the word "a" being critical. Thus in puritanical societies, nudism would be deviant. In certain tribes in South America, being textile would be deviant. Unfortunately, the majority in a society have a tendency to codify normal. And there is always value-judgment in devia."
Closer to home a fully clothed individual at a nudist resort could be considered deviant, and asked to leave if he/she didn't take their clothes off. No different to being naked at church, they'd ask you to leave also :-) It's all relative.
I agree with you that societies often label individuals, unfortunatley right behind labels comes judgemental attitudes. The word deviant itself is often used as a derogatory term such is the nature of labels and those who like to use them.
Technically, we are "deviant" only because we do deviate from the "norm."I have a girl friend who likes to remind me that "normal" is but a setting on a washing machine, so .....Personally, I prefer being described as eccentric.Now, where did I leave my medication ?
I find it interesting that 'normal' is assumed to be and is promoted as good. But if everyone were all normal (ie the same) then how boring would the world be? I like what the French say, "Vive La Difference!!". Normal folks can thank us for making them feel more normal :-)
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