Types of social deviance (e.g., criminal, non-criminal, formal, informal)

Social deviance refers to behaviors or actions that go against social norms or rules. There are several types of social deviance, including:

1. Criminal Deviance: This involves behavior that breaks laws and results in criminal charges. Examples include theft, murder, and fraud.

2. Non-Criminal Deviance: This involves behavior that violates social norms but is not illegal. Examples include picking one's nose in public, talking loudly in a library, or wearing inappropriate clothing to a formal event.

3. Formal Deviance: This involves behavior that breaks formally established rules. It can be criminal (like breaking laws) or non-criminal (like breaking rules in a workplace or school).

4. Informal Deviance: This involves behavior that goes against informal social norms or expectations. These are not written rules, but are generally understood and followed by members of a society. Examples include standing too close to someone in line, or talking during a movie.

Each type of deviance is subject to societal reaction which can lead to sanctions, ranging from legal punishment for criminal deviance to social ostracism for informal deviance.