The document discusses the concept of deviance from multiple perspectives. It begins by looking at what societies consider deviant and how the fear of deviance can impact people. It then shares an extreme example of oppressive rules imposed on women. The remainder of the document poses questions about the causes of deviance and how societies attempt to control and respond to deviant behavior.

1. Deviance

3. The most socially
engineered society in
the world?

4. “What you really fear is me. Me
and my kind. The Brotherhood of
Mutants. Oh, it's not so surprising
really. Mankind has always feared
what it doesn't understand…”

6. What the fear of deviance
can do to us…

7. Extreme reluctantance to disobey…

8. 44% Binge Drinking – why?

9. The Beauty Myth?

10. Deviance varies depending on
social context…

13. What do Malaysians
consider deviant?

16. Why does deviance occur?
Discuss!

17. Too many norms…

18. “Attention women:
You will stay inside your homes at all times. It is not proper for women to wander aimlessly about the
streets … if you are caught alone on the street, you will be beaten and sent home.
You will not, under any circumstance, show your face …
Cosmetics are forbidden.
Jewelry is forbidden.
You will not wear charming clothes.
You will not speak unless spoken to.
You will not make eye contact with men.
You will not laugh in public. If you do, you will be beaten.
You will not paint your nails. If you do, you will lose a finger.
Girls are forbidden from attending school …
Women are forbidden from working.
If you are found guilty of adultery, you will be stoned to death”
Hosseini, K. A Thousand Splendid Suns, p.248

19. Anomie – the loss of norms

20. Loss of Direction?

22. Loss of Enjoyment?

23. Routine Activities Theory

25. Broken Windows
Theory

26. Labelling Theory

27. ...or Societal-Reaction Theory

28. How does society
control deviants?

31. Is there a ‘solution’?