Created by: Nicole VanDerzee
Deviance, though frowned upon, is an influential part of society. Without it, we would not be able to determine which aspects of life we deem right or wrong. Deviance stirs the pot and creates excitement in society and shakes the ideas of authority and order. A world where everyone follows every rule would be an incredibly boring place to live, people would not attempt to be different or cause a commotion. Everyday people push social norms and though it may be considered “deviant”, it’s exciting to watch. Without deviance there would not be police, court systems, and several other professions concerning law enforcement. If we really observe closely, we are all deviants. We have all ran red lights, jay walked, disturbed the peace, and many countless other deviant acts. Deviance has become part of our lifestyle; we see how far we can bend social rules before get the repercussions. Haven’t we all beat a stop sign just because there were no cops around, littered because no one was watching, or snuck into a place that was off limits to us? We are so obsessed with being able to get away with wrongful actions that we become deviant for the rush.
People pay more attention to the deviant acts rather than the acts accepted by social norms. Living outside of the circle is a lot more exciting than living by the book. Deviance is what builds our perception of right and wrong, good and bad. I would not enjoy society much without deviance, social norms are boring.
Alahya McKelvey
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I totally agree with your point about how boring the world would be if everyone followed the rules. I would not like society without deviance and yes social norms are boring but without social norms the world would be a much more hectic place! What if no one followed the traffic rules, there would be a lot more car accidents and deaths. I think it's also important to look at social norms as a way to keep us safe.