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Give an example of a human behavior that is considered deviant in one society but is not considered deviant in others. What are the factors that have contributed to this society's perspective of the deviant behavior? Why does this society consider the behavior to be deviant but other societies do not?
o When a crime is committed by someone who has a powerful status in this society, how is their deviant behavior handled in comparison to someone who has less power in society?

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Courtship is usually considered normal in Western society but is not considered acceptable in some parts of the Middle East where arranged marriage is the norm. The Middle East is very religious and they are also ultra conservative ...

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