Social Moral Pressures: The Crossroads between Law, Morality and Freedom
Deviation, Delinquency and Personal Freedoms In the sociological debate, it is necessary to distinguish between deviance (deviation) and delinquency. In short, delinquency encompasses those actions and behaviors that are explicitly defined by law as criminal offenses. Deviance, on the other hand, is those deviant behaviors and actions that are not prohibited by law, but are condemned by social morality and culture as unacceptable. Our extremely heterogeneous society often has a tendency to exceed the limits of the law. It is very fond of judging and judging individuals in areas that do not concern official prosecution or conviction under existing legislation. In doing so, we often forget that society should also be based on the personal freedoms of the individual. Ethics, Empathy and Moral Pressure The discussion of social-moral pressures and judgments inevitably leads us to the question of our personal culture and empathy towards others. It is crucial to ask ourselves: Where is...