Discuss the Role That Order Theorists (E

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Essay

Discuss the role that order theorists (e.g., Durkheim) see deviance playing in society.

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Definitions:

Deviant Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or values, which can vary widely between cultures or groups.

Maladaptive Behaviour

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to one’s own well-being or ability to fulfill their needs or goals, often seen in response to stressors.

Abnormal Behaviour

Behavior that is deviant, maladaptive, or personally distressful over a relatively long period of time.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity, formerly known as multiple personality disorder.