social norms are explicit and implicit rules in society about what is acceptable.
explicit- legal laws (breaking these results in being labelled criminal)
implicit- 'unwritten' rules (e.g. standing too close to a stranger)
breaking social norms will result in being labelled deviant
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Cultural issues - based on western ideals, whats abnormal in one place is normal in another
Eccentricity- may merely be eccentric (outgoing), doesn't mean they're abnormal but falls under this definition = wrongly labelled abnormal
Risk of abuse- some cultures strongly impose their norms and values upon individuals (e.g. in the past, people who went against politicians were labelled abnormal and sent to mental institutes)
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