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.