Which of These Statements About the Functionalist Theories of Deviance

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the functionalist theories of deviance is false?

• A) It focuses on the social structure, not individual action
• B) It argues that some things that are seen as dysfunctional are actually functional for society
• C) It explains how social norms first become established in society
• D) It sees deviance as having a stabilizing influence on society

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