Which term describes behavior that violates the established norms accepted by the majority within a community or society?

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7 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Deviance refers to actions or behaviors that do not conform to the standards or norms accepted by a large portion of a society or community, distinguishing it from criminality, recidivism, or degeneracy.

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