How Do Sociologists Define Deviance? How Does Deviant Behavior Vary

question 60

Essay

How do sociologists define deviance? How does deviant behavior vary from one time period to another? Give one example of this from the past 25 years and discuss how it has changed.

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Definitions:

Accord And Satisfaction

A legal settlement where a debtor offers something different than originally agreed upon, and if accepted, the debt is considered settled.

Sufficient Consideration

The concept in contract law that something of value, which is mutually agreed upon by the parties involved, must be exchanged for a contract to be legally binding.

Illusory Agreement

A contract or agreement that appears to be binding but lacks the necessary elements to enforce it, often because terms are too vague or one party has the option not to perform.

Monetary Value

The economic worth assigned to goods, services, or assets in terms of currency.