Question

When a member of a group diverges from acceptable standards, or norms, of social behavior, he/she may be ridiculed, arrested, or otherwise pressured into conformity through what emile durkheim referred to as __________?

Answer 1

The correct answer is cultural constraints.

When a member of a group deviates from its norms and standards of behavior, and is consequently ridiculed, arrested, or otherwise pressured into conformity, this is known as a cultural constraint. This phenomenon is called a cultural constraint because when someone is part of a particular group or culture, they are somewhat trapped and constrained due to the group's unofficially or officially enforced norms and standards. Due to this, group members are bound (constrained by) to the group or cultures norms if they  want to avoid being ridiculed, shunned or in more severe cases, arrested. 

Answer 2

When a member of a group diverges from acceptable standards, or norms, of social behavior, he/she may be ridiculed, arrested, or otherwise pressured into conformity through what Emile Durkheim referred to as cultural constraints. Each society has its own culture. Cultural constraints are aimed at ensuring conformity to the culture of one’s society.