How Would a Sociologist Define Deviance? How Does the Sociological

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Essay

How would a sociologist define deviance? How does the sociological definition of deviance differ from commonly held assumptions about deviance?

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Definitions:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

A virus that attacks the body's immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not treated.

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leading to a severely weakened immune system.

Necrophilia

A paraphilic disorder characterized by a sexual attraction to corpses.

Paraphilias

Sexual arousal from fantasies, behaviors, or urges involving nonhuman objects, the suffering of self or others, and/or nonconsenting persons.