Deviance in Society

In society there are many forms of deviance. One of the most common forms of deviance that we see everyday are outlaws or criminals. People everyday are testing the norms of society and helping to create boundaries. One thing that I find very interesting in the way that criminal activity fits into society is the way that criminal acts are handled. Everywhere throughout the world people treat different crimes with different punishments. Murder is one example of this. In some societies this is viewed as the worst crime possible, and many people are put to death using many different methods because of it. Some people instead of being put to death are forced to live their days in jail where they will rot. Another example can be stealing. In some places stealing is dealt with by cutting off a person's limb, while in other places they are forced to pay a fee or they are put in jail. These examples show how different forms of deviance occur throughout the world. Every place has different norms that people are expected to follow, so that creates different forms of deviance. Another thing that deviance has a large affect on in society is change. Different forms of deviance occur everyday and they create new norms for everyone to follow. Different forms of deviance make people adapt to new conditions and new norms. Deviance sets boundaries for each person's everyday life. It helps them create a lifestyle that is acceptable to society. Deviance is what first help to create laws, and it is what helps keep everyone in check today.

Freddie and Grey and Mike Tyson

Both Freddie Grey and Mike Tyson were put into harsh situations in this world. Society set them up to fail form the beginning. The environment they grew up in was very harsh and it created the outline of who they were. Although they were thrown into these harsh areas, I believe that they shaped their overall life with their own actions. I believe that people like Freddy Grey and Mike Tyson fail themselves.

Sure growing up in the environments for both kids was difficult, but their actions lead to the outcome of their lifestyle. At the age of 10, Mike Tyson was in a gang with guns and lots of violence. Throughout life both of these men had many run-ins with the law. The law enforcement in Freddy's neighborhood new him by his first name because he was in trouble with the law so much. Mike Tyson was in and out of correction facilities and juvenile detention centers throughout his childhood. Both of these men caused their own problems throughout life. Sure they didn't have the easiest lives growing up, but they could have done something about their situation to make it better. Instead they got into trouble and made their situation worse.

Freddy Grey kept getting into trouble throughout his life and he overall caused the outcome of his life. His finally day in this world may not have happened if he would not have been causing trouble. Did police officers treat his cruelly? Maybe they did and maybe they didn't. Overall though the situation could have been avoided. Luckily for Mike Tyson, he used his bad ways and aggressive fighting habits for good things and he got into boxing. He was also willing to work hard and become better and become a better overall person. This is an example of how someone growing up in a bad environment can work hard and become better and make a good name for himself.

People like Mike Tyson and Freddie Grey fail society by following the bad situations and bad examples put into front of them. They have a choice to work hard and get out of the bad situation. Hard work and dedication can help make your life better. You can't always choose where you grow up, but you can choose how you live your life. People that keep their nose to the grind stone and work hard will be rewarded. People that fall into bad habits and get in trouble a bunch will fail society and this can lead to a harsh way of life.