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How do deviants reconcile their behavior with society's norms? This set of 10 lectures examines the complex topic of deviance and how major sociological theories have attempted to define it and understand its role in both historical and modern society. Professor Wolpe introduces deviance as "a complex, often ambiguous, social phenomenon that raises numerous questions about how a varied and often arbitrary set of characteristics can be used to name the same idea."

I'm broken. My fractured pieces held together by the grit of my brothers. My sanity - questionable at best. My pride - rocked every time someone says I'm a cold-blooded monster. It happened when she walked away. Forcing me to become the man I am today. Now, she's back with a threat on her tail, and I'm the only man who can protect her. My brothers don't know the reason she left, but they're about to find out. This story is a hell of a ride - it's chaotic, gritty, raw, and unrelenting.

Mikey Pelletier’s world has no room for sexual deviance. Giving into his desires could mean losing his job, his family, and his community at his church....Ever since her diagnosis, Krissy Porter thinks she can’t be normal again, let alone have a relationship. She’s drawn to Mikey, but there’s an extra complication: her friend-with-benefits, “hetero-flexible” roommate, Rafe. Mikey needs to win Krissy’s heart, but his attraction to Rafe keeps getting in the way....And Rafe? He’s the angel and devil on both of their shoulders.

Tipsy tales of the crime variety. Join hosts Amber and Rebecca to talk about Deviant behavior and try some different drinks that are loosely related to the story. Just remember, keep your tolerance high and your expectations low.

Positive Deviance - intentional behaviors that depart from the norms of a referent group in an honorable way. How can you generate positive deviance as a leader? By the end of this podcast you will be exposed to at least five ways you can practice leadership that influence and likely generate positive deviance in those around you.

Deviance is aimed at those who are new to, or curious about, the world of BDSM. Sir Dax is a professional Dominant, and specialises in explaining and demystifying the world of kink.

In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing concept of normalization of deviance, where unacceptable behaviors gradually become accepted within organizations. Join us as we unravel the contributing factors, case studies, and strategies to identify and combat this phenomenon across various industries.We start off by defining normalization of deviance and exploring the influence of organizational culture and cognitive biases on its perpetuation. We examine how these factors contribute to the gradual acceptance of behaviors that may lead to detrimental consequences.Drawing from real-world ...