Which Classical Theorist Believed That Deviance Was Functional for Society

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which classical theorist believed that deviance was functional for society?

• A) Karl Marx
• B) Max Weber
• C) Émile Durkheim
• D) Harriet Martineau

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