REC100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Far-Left Politics, Recreational Drug Use, Binge Drinking

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Literature is conceptualized in the literature as a positive realm of activity in which there are a myriad of benefits to participants and non-participants alike, both directly and indirectly . Deviance is dependent on the eye of the beholder. Deviant behaviour can be defined as conduct that is perceived by others as violating institutionalized expectations that are widely share as legitimate with the society . Deviant behaviour can vary can be banned in one society but may be common in another. According to stebbins, deviant behaviour can take 2 forms: tolerable behaviour. Behaviour where the threat to the community is perceived to be quite low and is tolerated by members of the community. Ex. gambling, recreational drug use, alcohol, some forms of sexual behaviour. Behaviour in violation of powerful criminal and non-criminal moral norms. Ex. theft, assault, rape, suicide, substance abuse, compulsive gambling. Purple recreation type of activity which is not considered socially acceptable.

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