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Content: Over the years perceptions of same sex attraction have changed and it has become a more accepted aspect of Western culture as religiosity in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Latin and South America has decreased. In the Middle East, where homosexuality is still considered deviant behavior, religiosity is quite high and thus religious officials have greater influence to shape the norms of society such as what constitutes deviant behavior. Upvote
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Gregory B.answered • 03/28/13
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A given society's perception of what constitutes deviant behavior is generally derived from logistical considerations. Most societies frown upon excessive sexual promiscuity because it causes difficulties with respect to raising children as well as increased risk of disease transmission. This condemnation is often codified inside of a mythological or religious systems in order to facilitate understanding and exacerbate fear of disobedience. In Islamic and in many Christian religious systems, premarital sex is prohibited. In most societies, however, there is no explicit prohibition of such activity; individuals are instead educated about the dangers and granted license to decide for themselves what is acceptable. Upvote
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Jenifer B.answered • 06/22/20
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I think one of the most prevalent that I can think of is the concept of public nudity. In the United States, it is sexualized from a very young age that if you are naked, then you are in search for deviant behavior.