Sekundäravvikelsen

Sekundäravvikelsen, a German term, translates to "secondary deviation" in English. It describes a situation where a secondary, often less significant, deviation or deviation from a norm arises as a consequence of an initial, primary deviation. This concept is applicable in various fields, including social sciences, psychology, and linguistics.

In sociology, secondary deviation can refer to the adoption of a deviant identity or lifestyle that results from society's reaction to an individual's initial deviant act. For example, if someone is labeled a "delinquent" after a minor offense, they might begin to internalize this label and engage in more significant deviant behavior, thus experiencing secondary deviation.

In linguistics, secondary deviation can occur when a language form or usage, which was initially considered non-standard or incorrect, becomes widely accepted and adopted, effectively becoming a new standard or a deviation from the original standard. This can happen through natural language evolution.

The core idea of sekundäravvikelsen is the amplification or perpetuation of deviance through societal response or the natural course of change, leading to a new or intensified form of deviation from the original state. It highlights the dynamic nature of norms and the impact of labeling and social processes on individual behavior and language.