W9.2 May 3 (Fri) - 김명준 Myeongjun Kim

 1) Summary

Sociologically, deviance is defined as an act of breaking cultural norms. Norms are the standard of socially recognized behavior, and deviations are often divided into crimes and informal violations of norms. Formal deviations mean violations of the law, and informal deviations refer to violations of socially recognized norms. Deviations vary from culture to culture, which highlights the relativity of norms. For example, rules about when to say are very specific in cultures, such as Christ Desert Monastery, and can differ in other cultures. From a sociological point of view, interest in deviations measures formal deviations, explores different theories to understand how individuals define deviations and contrast them with norms, and what role these behaviors play in society. These theories provide insights into the origins of criminal behavior and the composition of society. From a biological point of view, we explore the possibility that human tendencies to follow social norms have evolved. Intra-group pressure to avoid deviations could have led to an easier acceptance of social norms. These studies offer biological and evolutionary explanations for human behavior, expanding our understanding of deviations more broadly.

2) Interesting points/studies

What is interesting is that deviations vary from culture to culture. In diverse cultures, norms are defined and emphasized differently, and sometimes conflicting norms can exist. For example, certain behaviors are allowed in one culture, but can be prohibited in another. Sociological studies explore different theories to understand the causes and consequences of these deviations. It aims to understand how deviations are defined, how individuals perceive them, and what role deviations play in social structures and interactions. In addition, biological explanations of deviations are one of the important topics. It seems that humans' tendency to follow social norms has evolved, which is important for understanding the role that intra-group pressures and interactions play in shaping and maintaining these norms.

3) Questions or points to discuss

What was the social aberration you made and the cause of that aberration?

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