Stuart Henry

The new edition of this popular introduction explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society. It traces the path by which we create deviance: how we single out behaviour, ideas, and appearances that differ from the “norm,” label them as either offensive or acceptable, and then condemn or celebrate them. The book explains what kinds of behaviour are banned...

This popular introductory text explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society. It carefully traces how we create deviance: how we single out some people's behaviour, ideas, and appearances that differ from the "norm" and label them as offensive or acceptable. The book explains what kinds of behaviours are banned, who bans them, and why; exposing the political influences...