Because norms are not always clear, each time a member of a social group is censured for deviant behavior, the deviance tends to help highlight and sharpen the meaning of the norm.

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When a member of a social group is censured for deviant behavior, it serves as a social signal to others about what is considered unacceptable, thereby clarifying and reinforcing the boundaries of acceptable behavior and the meaning of the norm.

Because Norms Are Not Always Clear, Each Time a Member