CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Deviant behaviour can be defined as non-compliance to the norms and regulations of the society, culture, organization, institution and legislation. The origin of deviant behaviour could be traced along with the origin of human race. Deviant behaviour is seen among people right from the beginning of the existence of human beings. Though it is an inevitable problem of global society, research studies indicate that the density and intensity of deviance in human behavior has been alarmingly increased and is creating a massive disruption in the balance of the society (Rebellow, 2015).
Deviant behaviour varies from one society to another. It is obvious that what might be seen normal behaviour in another community might be seen abnormal in another. For example,