deviant: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/deviant
nonconformity: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nonconformity
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What is the difference between deviance and nonconformity?
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They are pretty much the same. However, I think of deviance as being offensive and nonconformity as being more benign.
http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/SOC101_KROEGER/DEVIANCE.HTM
http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/SOC101_KROEGER/DEVIANCE.HTM
Ok thank you so much for the help!! This is how I described the difference between them.
Deviance-In a sociological context describes actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms including formally-enacted rules as well as informal violations of social norms. It is the recognized violation of cultural norms. An example of deviance is facing backwards in an elevator. Nonconformity-Refusal or failure to conform to accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws. Examples of nonconformity are negative instances of rule breaking, such as stealing from a campus bookstore, assaulting a fellow student, or driving while intoxicated.
Deviance-In a sociological context describes actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms including formally-enacted rules as well as informal violations of social norms. It is the recognized violation of cultural norms. An example of deviance is facing backwards in an elevator. Nonconformity-Refusal or failure to conform to accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws. Examples of nonconformity are negative instances of rule breaking, such as stealing from a campus bookstore, assaulting a fellow student, or driving while intoxicated.
You seem to have confused nonconformity with deviance. Please carefully study the websites we posted for you.
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