Sociologist___________ Believed That Deviance Is Rooted in Societal Factors Such

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sociologist___________ believed that deviance is rooted in societal factors such as rapid social change and lack of social integration among people. As social integration (bonding and community involvement) decreased, deviance and crime increased.

• A) Robert Merton
• B) Edwin Sutherland
• C) Walter Reckless
• D) Emile Durkheim

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