Sumner defined these “norms” as “rules of behavior that guide people’s actions” and furthermore, classified them as “folkways, mores, and law” (as cited in Inderbitzin et al., 2017, p.3). The category of “norms” that the individual’s behavior violates ultimately constitutes which level of deviance the individual has committed. Often, these behaviors are labeled as antisocial and will result in simple judgment. Conversely, certain behaviors are condemned by society and can result in both judgment and legal sanctions. Yet, not all behavior rendered deviant is always considered illegal or criminal. Gambling falls into both of these
Sumner defined these “norms” as “rules of behavior that guide people’s actions” and furthermore, classified them as “folkways, mores, and law” (as cited in Inderbitzin et al., 2017, p.3). The category of “norms” that the individual’s behavior violates ultimately constitutes which level of deviance the individual has committed. Often, these behaviors are labeled as antisocial and will result in simple judgment. Conversely, certain behaviors are condemned by society and can result in both judgment and legal sanctions. Yet, not all behavior rendered deviant is always considered illegal or criminal. Gambling falls into both of these