Deviancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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deviancy

 

[ หˆdiหviษ™nsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

Deviancy refers to behaviors or actions that stray from societal norms or expectations. This concept encompasses a wide range of conduct, from minor infractions to major violations of law and morality. Deviancy can be understood within various contexts, including psychology, sociology, and criminology. It often sparks discussions about cultural standards, the role of institutions, and individual psychology.

Synonyms

abnormality, anomaly, deviation, nonconformity

Examples of usage

  • The study of deviancy helps understand criminal behavior.
  • Societies often label certain actions as deviancy.
  • Cultural norms greatly influence perceptions of deviancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "deviancy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abweichung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyimpangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dewiacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธ่„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉviance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desviaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผํƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญุฑุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchylka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝlenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็ฆป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstopanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sapma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desviaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'deviancy' originates from the root word 'deviate', which traces back to the Latin word 'deviatus', meaning 'to turn aside'. Its earliest usages in English appeared in the late 19th century, predominantly within sociological and psychological contexts. With the growth of behavioral science in the 20th century, 'deviancy' became a focal point in discussions about norm violations. This term is often used in debates regarding morality, ethics, and the legal implications of actions that deviate from accepted standards. The concept has evolved over time, informing studies about crime, mental health, and social behavior patterns, reflecting changing societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,654 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.