Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Deviancy visited

Deviancy is only achieved in groups (i.e., 2 or more people). Because there are no outside tests, opinions or comparisons, it's impossible to be deviant against oneself. Here are the 3 tests of deviant behavior that I've come up with. A behavior can be considered deviant if:

     1. the behavior directly conflicts with one's beliefs, values or morals
     2. the behavior harms another person
     3. the behavior is illegal

If any one of these requirements is satisfied, you're probably deviant. But, as I stated in the first sentence, it can only be determined in a group setting.

It all boils down to eliciting behavior. If someone likes something, and it doesn't violate the 3 rules of deviancy, AND you know you'll achieve a certain outcome or response, why would you NOT take part??? Food for thought...

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