How do social structures influence norms and deviance within a society?

Social structures are the organized patterns of relationships and institutions in a society, such as family, education, and government. These structures help shape the norms, which are the accepted behaviors and rules that guide how people act. For example, in a society where education is highly valued, people may see attending school and getting good grades as a norm. Deviance refers to behaviors that go against these norms, like skipping school. When social structures change, such as more people valuing individual expression, what is considered deviant can also change, showing how closely linked norms and deviance are to the society’s structure.