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To: Ghost of Philip Marlowe
Durkheim was correct on one point. We have defined deviancy down.

I think that term originated with Senator Moynihan.

21 posted on 01/11/2013 9:19:07 AM PST by wideminded
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To: wideminded

The concept began with the sociologist. Many politicians have used the the concept to argue both to uphold traditional cultural standards and to redefine them downward to ‘reflect changing cultural values,’ etc.


22 posted on 01/11/2013 9:28:43 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (Prepare for survival.)
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