Whether a given act is deviant or not depends in part on the nature of the act and in part on what other people do about it.

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Deviance is relative and dependent on social norms and expectations. The same behavior may be considered deviant in one culture or context but not in another. Additionally, how people react to the behavior also influences whether it is perceived as deviant or not. If people react negatively and punish the behavior, it is more likely to be labeled deviant.

Whether a Given Act Is Deviant or Not Depends in Part