Question

Define deviance. Explain how social stratification and inequality can be factor behind deviance.

Answer 1

An action or behavior that breaks the social norms and trends is called deviance

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Explanation:

• An action or behavior that breaks the social norms and trends is called deviance.
• It has two types:
• Formal violations of rule and law for example crime and informal violation of social norms such as rejecting folkways.
• Social stratification means an unequal distribution of resources among different groups of people in a society.
• These resources can be power, status, and autonomy.