Deviance

Every society has its norms and its expectations of the way you should act. They are followed by the people who have grown up in the society, but can be a stumbling block for the people who do not. Foreigners can violate these norms, and be accused of being deviant. Whether it be something serious or something the society considers unnatural, it can lead to misunderstanding. In class we mentioned the example of someone picking their nose. We think it is something that is disgusting and isn't appropriate for a grown person to do. Anyone who does do the habit is labeled as deviant. This label can lead to a shunning from the society, or other casting out. The rules of norms, set boundaries for what is deviant and what is not. However, one form of deviance may not carry over from one society to the next. Each society has something different that is considered deviant.