deviant actions
[ˈdiːviənt ˈækʃənz]
noun phrasepl: deviant actions
ações desviantes
1. Behaviors or conduct that depart from established social norms, legal standards, or expected behavioral patterns within a society
The sociologist studied deviant actions in urban communities to understand crime patterns.
O sociólogo estudou ações desviantes em comunidades urbanas para entender padrões de criminalidade.
2. In sociology and criminology, actions that violate social rules or moral expectations, regardless of legal status
Deviant actions such as vandalism and shoplifting are serious concerns for retailers.
Ações desviantes como vandalismo e roubo em lojas são preocupações sérias para varejistas.
3. Behavioral departures from conventional standards that may be considered offensive, immoral, or socially unacceptable
The community implemented programs to prevent deviant actions among youth.
A comunidade implementou programas para prevenir ações desviantes entre jovens.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, the term is primarily used in academic, sociological, and criminal justice discussions. In Brazil, there is growing concern about deviant actions in urban centers, while in the USA, the term is frequently used in criminology programs and policy discussions. The concept is culturally relative, as actions considered deviant in one society may be acceptable in another.
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