ideal society exists only in literature and fantasy.Of course, who would not want to be in the community of peaceful, law-abiding people who work together to build a happy life?Unfortunately, the realities of modern life make you forget about such a utopia.Human society is absolutely impossible to imagine without a certain number of people with deviant actions.Deviant behavior - what it is, where it comes from and whether the norm for public order?
What is the norm?
must start by mentioning the code of conduct.Logically, if there is a deviation, then there is a standard, according to which, and made certain conclusions.Socio-deviant behavior is an activity does not fit into social norms.The latter are by certain patterns, patterns of behavior;This kind of behavior is expected from the subject.Social norms may act at different levels of the social system, that is, in small groups (family, student environment) and large social groups (nations, gender and age accessories, society in general).Despite the fact that these rules to customize how the person under a certain standard, they are designed to maintain and regulate the procedure in the public system.
Where are deviations
question arises: deviant behavior - what is it?Indicator failure of the legal system?The indicator of instability of society?Anyway, ignore this social phenomenon is by no means impossible.Find out the causes of deviant behavior, it is possible to understand the problems of the whole society.From the point of view of Emile Durkheim, the deviation in behavior causes the problem situation of society in which the old rules have become obsolete and new ones have not yet emerged.Man loses support, and described the phenomenon - a protective reaction in response to an event.Sociology of deviant behavior indicates a reaction of society as one of the causes of deviations.If the deviation is perceived with indifference or with humor, this behavior will be repeated.Society must take action to resolve the deviation while they are still at an early stage.
Varieties of deviant behavior
absolutely unpredictable forms can accept deviant behavior.What are these forms?First of all, it's illegal actions, ie. E. Violations of the law.Also, the deviation can be manifested in the form of self-destructive tendencies (masochism).Finally, anti-social behavior, which implies suicide attempts, alcoholism, drug abuse and so on. D. Also, deviant behavior can be expressed individually or collectively, singly or permanently.Thus, we have an overall picture of deviant actions.If deviations occur as single isolated cases, it is no reason for panic.In a situation of collective and repetitive forms of such behavior can talk about the negative trend in the society.Deviant behavior - that is, if not an objective measure of the problem areas in the social system? ..
