Sociology: Social Deviance

Deviant Behavior ... exclusively addresses social deviance. International and interdisciplinary in scope; it publishes refereed theoretical, descriptive, methodological, and applied papers. All aspects of deviant behavior are discussed, including: crime, juvenile delinquency, alcohol abuse and narcotic addiction, sexual deviance, societal reaction to handicap and disfigurement, mental illness, and socially inappropriate behavior.

Conventional wisdom suggests that behavior "outside the norm" can be considered deviant. But can we really define deviant behavior? Differing views on sexuality and violent crime are explored in the lesson, as are some of the moral, religious and psychological factors that play a role in understanding deviant behavior.

The purpose of this study is to test the veracity of
affect control theory (ACT) and examine the extent to
which an exotic dancer will act in ways that are consistent
with societal expectations for her “deviant” label
in the context of a particular awkward negotiation

(Strain theory)

In this study, qualitative methods are used to gain a broader understanding of overall dimensions of salesperson deviant behaviors. Then reactions to the behaviors by others are explored, and contingent factors are identified that lead to either positive or negative social reactions and labels. This
important aspect of salesperson