SOC 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Demonic Possession
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So, we also know that what is considered to be deviant at one time may be considered normative at another time. For example, in the 1950s college women were expected to wear skirts or dresses to class and men were expected to wear jackets and ties; these days things are much more casual. One hundred years ago, it was a crime to join a labor union. Two hundred years ago, one person could own another person; today, slavery is considered very deviant. Finally, we know that norms vary within a particular society that different subgroups have different norms. So, we also know that what is considered deviant will vary from subgroup to subgroup within a particular society. For example, according to the norms of many groups, dancing and playing cards are respectable, normative behaviors. But in some religious subcultures, dancing and card playing are regarded as deviant.
