Forms of

Deviant Behavior
and
Social Problems

SocSci 1
Leader:
Andrea Marie Raylos
Members:
Joseph Martin Daza
Zandro Dwight Abella
Jean Lizette Sucaldito
Estel Marie Villanueva

Group 1
MM 1-1

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this discussion
student will be able to:
1.

define social problem;

2.

determine the different forms of

deviant behavior;

3.

analyze each form of deviant

behavior;

4.

identify the root causes of the

different forms of deviant behavior;
and

5.

establish tentative solutions to some

identified problems.

Word Factory

Deviant Behavior actions or

behaviors that violate social norms.
DRUGS

Psychoactive

drugs are chemical

substances that affect the function of the
nervous system, altering perception,
mood, or consciousness.

 Recreational

drugs are drugs that are

not used for medical purposes, but are
instead used for pleasure.

Paraphernalia

any equipment,
product, or material that is modified for
making, using, or concealing drugs,
typically for recreational purposes.

CRIME
Treason-

is the crime that covers some

of the more extreme acts against ones
sovereign or nation.

Sedition

Subversion of a constitution
and incitement of discontent to lawful
authority.

 Espionage

is often part of an
institutional effort by a government or
commercial concern.
PROSTITUION

Aids

Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome

- A syndrome caused by a virus called HIV
HIV

Human Immune deficiency virus

WHAT IS SOCIAL PROBLEM?

a

problem that affects human

relationships, threatens the continuation
of a civilized society or hinders
significant aspirations of many people.

Social

problems are breakdowns or

deviations in social behavior involving a

considerable number of people

 In

short, social problems cannot be

understood except in the light of what a
society holds to be good or right.

FORMS OF DEVIANT
BEHAVIOR
The typical forms of deviant
behavior in the Philippines
include:
A. Drug

Abuse
B. Crime
C. Prostitution

A. Drug Abuse

relates to the subjective effects of drugs

on the individual. It can be simply
defined as the repeated misuse of drugs.

Classification of
Drugs
1.

Sedatives (depressant drugs)

- These drugs that exert calming
effects on the nervous system.
- Relive anxiety, sedate a person, or
include
him/her to sleep.
- Examples: Barbiturates, tranquilizers,
hypnotics,
and alcohol.

2.

Stimulants (uppers or pep

pills)
- These drugs increase the alertness
and physical disposition of the
individual.
- reduce hunger and provide a feeling of
well being.
- Examples: Cocaine, caffeine,
amphetamines or their sister drugs
metamphetamines.

3.

Hallucinogens or psychedelics
- These are dugs capable of provoking
changes of sensation, thinking, selfawareness, and emotion.
- Lead to changes in perception of time
and space, as well as to delusions or
false beliefs.
- It may be a high trip or a bad trip.
- Examples: Marijuana, mescaline, and
lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

4.

Narcotics
- These are drugs that relieve pain and
make one drowsy and relaxed.
- Taken by injection, subcutaneously or
intravenously
- Examples: opium, heroine, codeine,
and morphine.

Causes of Drugs
People use drugs for various purposes
and reasons:
1.

Childhood trauma suffered sexual,

emotional, and physical abuse and
neglect.

2.

Family history the children of drug

users are likely to inherit or imitate the
habits of their parents.

3.

Escape from reality people get into

drugs to cope with stressful life events
and/or traumatic experiences.

4.

Self-medication - used for various

purpose relieving pain or controlling
mental disorders like anxiety or
depression.

5.

To feel high - use drugs in order to

6.

Peer pressure - for the sake of

pakikisama or to belong to/be
accepted in a group.

7.

Low self-esteem - to boost their selfconfidence

Common Signs of
Drugs Abuse

Manifestation of drug addiction

in individuals:
1.
2.
3.

Changes in behavior patterns

Changes in appearance
Changes in mood

Alternative Solutions
Some ways to prevent drug abuse:

Establish close and harmonious family

relationship.

Government should promote the

physical well-being of the youth.

Government should launch a massive

campaign

The barangay council should establish

an anti-drug abuse committee

The national legislature must enact laws

Educational institutions must constantly

monitor the behavior of pupils/students.

The church must also do its share.

B. Crime

one form of deviance, specifically

behavior that violates certain criminal
laws. Anderson and Taylor (2011)

Two

divisions of crime :

Misdemeanor a crime of lesser degree that

typically involves punishments.

Felony a serious crime such as killing,
abusing minors, destroying other peoples
property, etc.

Classification of
Crimes
1.

Crimes against person destruction of

life or infliction injury to another person.

2.

Crimes against property taking of

another property or destroying other
persons property.

3.

Crime against chastity sexual

infidelity,
corruption of minors, and other abnormal
sexual behavior.

4.

Crimes against public morals

offensive to decency, public morals, and
good customs.

5.

Crimes against the state taking up

arms against the government or
committing an act that threatens
national security.

Causes of Crime
1.

Unemployment forces many individuals

to engage in illegal and immoral acts.

2.

Crimes like theft are committed due to

poverty.

3.

Due to behavioral disorders like

kleptomania and pedophilia.

4.

People who want to remain in power

(politics) or protect their financial

5.

Product of uncontrollable or involuntary

behavior.

6.

Arise from concupiscence (passion).

7.

Product of individual ignorance.

8.

Caused by individual/group advocacy,

political beliefs , or aspirations.

9.

Result of n individual desire to gin profit

using illegal means like prostitution,
illegal recruitment, etc. or the outcome
of deceiving ones fellowmen.
Reckless imprudence resulting to either
homicide, physical injury, or damage to
property.

10.

Alterative Solutions
To prevent crimes:
Strengthen

family relationships.

Coordinate

the efforts of the police and

community, and enhance their
cooperation.

Foster

the relationship between the

church and the family.

 Weed

out the misfits and scalawags in

our law-enforcement agencies.

Ban

smut magazines and other

pornographic reading materials.

Restrict

violent films and sex movies.

C. Prostitution

act of submitting ones self in sexual

relations in exchange for money or other
valuables.

is

a type of sexual deviation through

indiscriminate provision of sexual
services for money.

women in the industry are considered as

an economic commodity and sexual
merchandise, which brings in profit. -

Types of Prostitution
Prostitutes in the Philippines may be
classified as:
1.

Streetwalkers
- found in main avenues and boulevards
of well known cities of the Philippines.
- pick up and bring the prostitutes to
their desired places.

- Prostitutes who cruise and charge

the lowest fees pose the highest risks.
- Most often, among all the prostitutes,
they are the ones who are arrested by
police authorities.
2.

Bar/Hotel Prostitutes
- found in KTV bars, night clubs, videoke
bars, massage pariors, and hotel
lobbies.

- In night clubs and bars, they perform

dance
numbers accompanied by erotic
music.
- Hotel prostitutes, wait for customers
after a call from a pimp.
- the income of prostitutes depends on
the prestige and price range of
establishment and its clientele.
- the chance of being arrested is
relatively low.

3.

Escort services/call girls/boys

- work on an outcall basis.
- negotiates payment for her/his services.
- relies on referral and screening either by
an agent, by fellow prostitutes, or by the
same clients.
- In terms of price, these prostitutes have
the highest fees.
- The risks or chance of being arrested is
very small.

4.

House or brothel prostitutes

- legally allowed to practice their
profession.
- found in the US specifically in the state
of Nevada and the prostitution there is
legal
- but in the Philippines, there are no
house or brothel prostitutes since
prostitution is illegal.

5.

Other prostitutes
- Found in beaches, plazas, and parks.
- Primary target are foreigners who are
visiting historical sites and tourist
spots.
- also, there are student-prostitutes ,
who offer their services in order to
finance their education.

Causes of
Prostitution

They claimed that prostitution is an

offshoot of the imbalance of the
development of the rural and urban areas
resulting in a wide disparity of access to
jobs and wealth.

Specifically, prostitution may be

attributed
to the following factors:

1.

Poverty women go into prostitution

either:

Voluntarily decide to become prostitutes

because of great financial need.
Involuntarily forced into prostitution.

2.

Acculturation Sociologists consider

acculturation as a basic factor for the
existence and proliferation of
prostitution, particularly in poor
countries.

3.

Tourism resulted in the proliferation of

house of prostitution and sex dens.

Effects of Prostitution
1.

spread of various venereal diseases

including HIV/AIDS.

2.

leads to moral degradation and

deviation to the norms that most
communities protect and cherish.

3.

It takes away the initiative, creativity,

and perseverance of the people in
searching for a decent means of
livelihood.

4.

It promotes exploitation of children,

uneducated, poor, and the unemployed.

5.

It promotes illicit sexual relationship and

destroys marriage.

Acquired Immune Deficiency

Syndrome (AIDS)

undeniably a dreaded disease.

Viral

disease that destroys the human

body cells that resist infection, leaving
the individual vulnerable to infectious
diseases.

Caused

by the human immunodeficiency

syndrome virus (HIV), which cripples the
immune system.

The modes of HIV transmission are

direct contact with infected person
through sexual activity, blood
transfusion, sharing of infected needles
in intravenous drug use.

Breastfeeding is also a major HIV

transmission by which women
unknowingly transmit the virus to their
children through infected breast milk.

Origin of AIDS
From

Central Africa, specifically in

Democratic Republic of Congo.

An

African chimpanzee carried the virus

known as HTLV-III, Simian T-lymphotropic
similar to HIV.

The

first infected were natives; the virus

was transferred to the Haitians when
they went to African to attend an
international convention.

Prevention and Control

of AIDS

HIV is infectious but not contagious.

The

risk of transmitting through saliva is

extremely low; the risk of transmitting HIV
through sexual activity is reduced by the use of
latex condoms.
Some ways to prevent and control the
spread
of the virus:

1.

Avoid promiscuous relationships. Stay loyal to

your partner.

5.

Learn all the possible ways of avoiding

HIV/AIDS and share this knowledge with
other people.

6.

Maintain healthy living, and submit

yourself to a regular check-up.

7.

Report to the proper authorities anybody

who is infected with the AIDS virus.

2.

Know more about the personality of

your partner.

3.

Stay away from illegal drugs that lead to

addiction and possible infection with the
HIV/AIDS virus through sharing needles.

4.

Make sure the donated blood comes

from a healthy source and is safe to use.

The End.

Thank you!