The Biggest Mistake Students Make With Deviance

Are you consistently losing points on Deviance because of thinking 'deviant' means 'criminal'? If so, you're making the exact same error as 80% of your class.

Did you make this error?

• The Trap: thinking 'deviant' means 'criminal'
• The Proof: Read this scenario: In sociology, deviance simply means breaking a social norm. Facing backwards in an elevator is deviant behavior. It doesn't mean it's illegal or inherently dangerous; it just violates social expectations.

If your logic doesn't match the proof above, you've fallen for the trap. Erase it and start over.

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