An Acceptable Norm
To discuss whether certain behaviors are deviantthat is, straying from an acceptable normmay imply that there is a clear arbiter of normal. But is human society that rigid? Or is societys perception of normal fluid and more like a continuum? If deviant is a malleable term, then so too may be normalso what would it mean to try to actually eliminate deviance?In this Discussion, you consider the plausibility and implications of eliminating deviance, and perhaps thereby eliminating crime.Post:Is elimination of deviance a necessary, plausible, or ethical pursuit?Is the prevention of crime possible?Respond to two colleagues:Choose a response that is different from your own.Explain how your colleagues position has changed your perception or understanding.
