Which Is TRUE of Deviance According to the Structural-Functionalist Perspective

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which is TRUE of deviance according to the structural-functionalist perspective?

• A)Deviance is socially constructed through our interactions with others.
• B)Deviance is defined by those who have power.
• C)Deviance issued to define and clarify a group's norms and values.
• D)Deviance is unnecessary in society.

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