Deviation from social norms

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Deviation from social norms

Advantages

  • Adds a social dimension to abnormality- instead of 'sick in the head individual'
  • Helps people- allows society to see what is abnormal and what is not so that they can help

Disadvantages

  • Cultural differences
  • Individuality
  • Change over time- homosexuality was once regarded as abnormal

Evaluation

Steven Gogh- Seen as a combination of the definitions therefore should not stand alone Makes diagnosis harder- people of different ethnicities are more likely to be diagnosed because their social norms are not the same as where they are living

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