Judged: two independent readers; copy check clear.
deviance
deviance Deviance refers to behavior described as departing from social or legal norms, often discussed in terms of incidents that communities try to regulate.
Deviance refers to behavior described as departing from social or legal norms, often discussed in terms of incidents that communities try to regulate. In this context, it is viewed as behavior that may be reduced through legal education and greater public awareness of rights and obligations.