Social deviance is the violation of social norms. A deviant is someone who rejects popular customs and morals. Any action that violates the values ​​or rules of a social group is deviant behavior. To truly be called deviant, the individual must be detected committing a deviant act and be stigmatized by society. A stigma is a mark of social disgrace, which distinguishes the deviant from the group. Crime is healthy for society. Deviance affirms our cultural values ​​and norms. Responding to deviance clarifies moral boundaries and brings people together. There will always be people who break society's rules and that's important. Charles Mason, the leader of “The Manson Family” cult, is an ideal example of social deviance. During the early years of Manson's life, he engaged in numerous deviant acts/crimes; but he is infamous for being the cult leader responsible for the murders of Sharon Tate, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. He was convicted of conspiracy to commit the murders, carried out by members of the “family”. Tate, her unborn child, and four others were murdered on August 9, 1969, by four cult members. The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were killed in their home. Charles Manson was convicted on January 25, 1971, and sentenced to death on March 29, 1971. Before his sentence could be carried out, the death penalty was abolished in California, so he is now serving a life sentence. Charles Manson has been called "the most dangerous man" and the "devil." Charles Manson was an icon in the late 1960s and is still a very well-known person today. Structural constraints theory is a theory of deviance that explains deviance as the natural result of society's values, norms, and structures. Bitter...... middle of paper ......d the importance of social norms, leaving him a victim of anomie. According to the duress theory, this is why Manson committed the crimes for which he is so famous. Works cited by Behnoud. “The Charles Manson Story and “The Family” in Stem Theory.” » Sherline, 2005. Web. “Charles Manson.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, September 12, 2013. Web. December 8, 2013. “Deviance (sociology). » Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, July 12, 2013. Web. December 9, 2013. .Rosenberg, Jennifer. “Charles Manson.” About.com 20th century history. Np, and Web. December 7, 2013. “Sociological Theories to Explain Deviance.” Sociological theories to explain deviance. Np, and Web. December 9. 2013. .