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Deviance
01
actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community
Examples
The psychologist studied patterns of deviance within the community to better understand the factors contributing to criminal behavior.
02
the state of departure from established norms or expectations, whether in behavior, beliefs, attitudes, etc.
Examples
The unconventional artist 's work was celebrated for its creativity and deviance from traditional artistic norms.
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