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Dr. Amanda Heitkamp defines deviance as any behavior outside social expectations and shows how cultural norms, cultural capital, and small acts of ‘deviance’ can help students feel they belong. She discusses mentorship, the educator\u2019s role in creating safe spaces for trial and error, and the importance of autonomy for both faculty and students.<\/p>\n

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