Question

Describe a Deviant behavior on someone

Answer 1

Answer: Nathan's parents don't live with eachother, he lives with his mum and as a result of this, he, Nathan has decided to join a gang. This can be described as a deviant behavior. Joining a gang.

Other examples of deviant behavior can be robbery, assault etc.

Explanation: Deviant behavior can be defined as behavior that goes off course from the acceptable social norms. Any Behaviour that is not generally accepted by Society, is considered deviant.

Answer 2

For example, talking inside a monastery can be considered deviant behavior. Another example: killing a person is considered deviant behavior, but not when it comes to a soldier who kills an enemy during a war.

Deviant behavior means behaving in a way that violates social norms and provokes negative social reactions. It is important to emphasize that the concept of deviant behavior is relative - it depends on the society and the time in which it occurs. Certain behavior can be considered deviant in one society and acceptable in another.  

Each society defines what is and is not considered deviant behavior. The definition can vary widely between one society and another. Today, most Western countries consider alcoholism, drug use, excessive gambling and acts like being naked in public and lying to be deviant behaviors.