Crime and Deviance

Deviance is often a matter of perspective. Is Christmas deviant? Some might say yes, and they are not relatives of the Grinch

New religion or cult? Not all ‘deviant’ religions are cults by far, but all cults are harmful. Read this article to ponder the questions to ask in determining what makes a group a cult and why they pose problems.

Regardless of the specifics, there are general rules of accepted religions. In this article find out what they are!

The notion that there is separation of Church and State is widely held in American culture, it shapes our beliefs. But is it accurate? And how does this effect how we perceive deviance?

Are you deviant? What if I call you deviant? Does it matter? Read more to find out.

Crime statistics may not offer us much, but they do show patterns. Read on to find out some of the know patterns of street crime.

You can only lie with statistics to those who don’t understand statistics! Learn where the US gets their crime statistics.

Are you committing criminal acts and not even knowing it? There are 8 categories of crime, can you name them?

Can being right be against one's Rights? What if the right thing is wrong or the wrong thing is right? Confused? Read on...

What makes behaviors criminal, deviant or acceptable? While laws have a role, the bottom line is fear.