Deviance is an individuals separation from what society considers "normal" or usual behaviour. To be deviant is to act in a way that is looked down upon by society. Teenagers are an age group that is most commonly found to be deviant. Deviance can be achieved in numerous ways. Alcohol and/or drug use is a form of deviance teens commonly take part in.
It is common to question why teenagers partake in alcohol and/or drug abuse. Society questions the reasoning behind this behaviour. Deviant behaviour can be caused by numerous things, such as peer influence, or curiosity in general. Evidence has been proven that family has an influence on deviant behaviour, specifically alcohol and/or drug use. Both parents and siblings of a child influence deviant behaviour, particularly alcohol and/or drug use.
Why is the use of alcohol or drugs considered deviant? Society puts an emphasis on the judgement of adolescents taking part in such activity. When teenagers are deviant they are going against society's norms. Any type of deviant behaviour (there are many ways an individual can behave deviant) is negative. Murdering someone is extremely deviant, but as is under age drinking. When I put it in that perspective underage drinking sounds a lot better than murder doesn't it? But regardless of the extent of deviant behaviour I believe society lashes out on teenagers for behaving deviant more than necessary. Society has large expectations of teenagers, the pressure society puts on teenagers is a leading cause to deviant behaviour. I believe deviant behaviour is often an outlet of "escape" for teens. Society considers substance abuse deviant because it is illegal, as teenagers are underage and unaware of what they are getting themselves into.
Why is the use of alcohol or drugs considered deviant? Society puts an emphasis on the judgement of adolescents taking part in such activity. When teenagers are deviant they are going against society's norms. Any type of deviant behaviour (there are many ways an individual can behave deviant) is negative. Murdering someone is extremely deviant, but as is under age drinking. When I put it in that perspective underage drinking sounds a lot better than murder doesn't it? But regardless of the extent of deviant behaviour I believe society lashes out on teenagers for behaving deviant more than necessary. Society has large expectations of teenagers, the pressure society puts on teenagers is a leading cause to deviant behaviour. I believe deviant behaviour is often an outlet of "escape" for teens. Society considers substance abuse deviant because it is illegal, as teenagers are underage and unaware of what they are getting themselves into.
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