Question

What are the social functions of deviance?

Answer 1

First lets begin with the term Deviance. Deviance means behavior that violates the specific norms. Some social functions include:

Deviance affirms cultural values and norms.

Responding to deviance clarifies moral boundaries.

Responding to deviance promotes social unity.

Deviance encourages social change.

Deviance provides a safety valve for discontented people.

Clarifying Norms. defines boundaries of acceptable behavior.

Unify the Group. ties people together with common ideas.

Diffusing Tension. minor acts of deviance serve to prevent large acts of deviance--protests instead of riots.

Promoting Social Change. help identify problem areas in society.

Provides Jobs.

Answer 2

To confirm values and norms, continually push for change in values and norms of the dominants of society, bonding and comming together to support members in the society, and to distinguish and confirm what is right and wrong