PDA
PDA
Defined: A public display of affection (sometimes abbreviated PDA) is the physical demonstration of
affection for another person while in the view of others.
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Dictionary definition: affectionate behavior that is done in a public place (hugging, kissing, etc.)
http://dictionary.babylon.com/public_display_of_affection/
Ways of doing PDA: Kissing on the lips, sitting on another’s lap, licking, Hugging/Holding from
behind (front to back).
http://soc302.tripod.com/soc_302rocks/id5.html
Reasons: Among other major reasons of public display of affection we may list virginity, peer pressure
and an over-excited partner.
http://www.suite101.com/content/pda---public-display-affection-a282407
As deviant behavior: Deviant behavior is outside the bounds of the group or society. Many times during
a day we disagree with people, but we don’t usually label those we disagree with as deviant.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35093025/Deviance-and-Social-Control-Sociology
Deviance defined: Deviance is problematic, yet essential and intrinsic to any conception of
Social Order.
http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/200/intrdev.html
Is PDA a form of deviance?
Effects (highlight both negative and positive)
Society's perception about PDA: It may mean one's proud of the other. But may not be acceptable to
society. / And for conservative people, it may convey bad meanings and not good for children to see.
http://askville.amazon.com/pros-cons-public-display-affection-discuss-ofcourse-
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