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For example, the concept of the sick role – developed by medical sociologist Talcott Parsons in the 1950s – saw illness as a form of deviance from social roles and expectations.
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Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
One real danger here is the normalization of deviance — when small ethical compromises become routine, paving the way for larger issues down the line.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Factor 2: Antisocial behavior (e.g., deviance from an early age, aggression, impulsivity, irresponsibility, proneness to boredom).
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Many immigrant communities either ignore mental health challenges or see symptoms as evidence of spiritual deviance.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
One real danger here is the normalization of deviance — when small ethical compromises become routine, paving the way for larger issues down the line.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Factor 2: Antisocial behavior (e.g., deviance from an early age, aggression, impulsivity, irresponsibility, proneness to boredom).
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Many immigrant communities either ignore mental health challenges or see symptoms as evidence of spiritual deviance.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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“Deviance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deviance. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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deviance
noun
de·vi·ance
ˈdē-vē-ən(t)s 
: quality, state, or behavior that differs from what is normal or accepted
Medical Definition
deviance
noun
de·vi·ance
ˈdē-vē-ən(t)s
: deviant quality, state, or behavior
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