Causes of deviant behavior

Social deviant behaviors can be described as the type of mannerism that goes against the wishes of the society in which an individual lives in. Different societies have their norms that govern their day-to-day activities.

What is considered as a deviant behavior in one community may not be the same in another. However, the universal meaning for this term refers to the unexpected behaviors with a societal context.

There are various causes of deviant behavior in the society: these ranges from economic causes to social causes. To begin with, the family background of an individual to a larger extent affects the behavior of individuals in the society.

For instance, a person who comes from a family that has undergone heartbreaks and separations may display certain aspects of social deviance. Such an individual, especially a young person may exhibit antisocial behaviors contrary to the requirements of the society.

Research shows that students who come from abusive parents also display characteristics of abusive persons. Such children for instance end up beating their fellow playmates without feeling any kind of remorse. On the other hand, students brought up by uncaring parents usually portray delinquent behaviors. They resort to criminal activities to achieve what they could not get from their parents.

Such students take part in criminal activities such as stealing, rioting/rebellion among others. The society also models the behavior of people.

The attitudes that other people have concerning their fellow human race lead to rebellion from the marginalized group. Such people who are neglected by the society, and whose needs are not looked into by the people in authority end up engaging in activities or behavior that contradicts the requirements of the society.