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Παρέκκλιση
Deviance is behavior that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society. It is culturally relative, as what counts as deviant varies across cultures and eras. It ranges from minor infractions to serious crimes.
Examples in context
Η εγκληματικότητα είναι μορφή παρέκκλισης.
Crime is a form of deviance.
Η κοινωνική παρέκκλιση έχει πολλές αιτίες.
Social deviance has many causes.
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