The document discusses different types of deviance, including positive deviance like altruism and innovation. It also examines how societies react to deviance through shifting norms and labels. Finally, it notes that the determination of deviance is subjective and relative to cultures, times, and contexts. Societies alter their definitions of deviance to maintain it at an optimal level through social control mechanisms.

4. REACTION PROCESS Societal Reaction to a given event Norms Labels as Deviant Societal reaction to label Revised Norms More Deviance And it continues on