Stephen Pfohl provides a persuade argument as well as great examples that demonstrate the different situations where an action was considered deviant by others. This article provides me with a better definition of what deviance is, as well as an acknowledgement of what should I do or not do in presence of other people.
The implications for public policy could
be to provide more benefits for the less fortunate ( losers as mentioned on the article) members of the society, I do not mean in a way of money, but perhaps better quality education, lower tuition, even better quality food at schools, minor changes like that could improve someones persona and the way they are seen by others. The classification of deviance is cruel and more should be done to prevent further damage to young ones growing up.