CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL DEVIATIONS

Abstract

This article describes some characteristics of key components involved in social deviations: the individual (person), societal norms, other persons, and social groups. Social deviation, defined as behaviors or actions that diverge from established norms, is examined through a multi-dimensional lens to understand the dynamic interactions between these components. The individual represents the source or actor of deviation, whose behaviors may stem from personal motives, psychological factors, or life circumstances that contribute to a divergence from societal standards. Norms, as the collective expectations of acceptable behavior, serve as benchmarks that distinguish conventional from deviant actions. The role of "other persons" includes individuals who observe, respond to, or are directly affected by the deviation, shaping the social response to deviant behavior through acceptance, rejection, or sanction. The author assumes that by examining these components interactively, this study sheds light on how deviations are contextualized and managed within society, highlighting the influence of cultural and environmental factors on the regulation of social norms