Durkheim Argued That Deviance Would Be Present, Even in a 'Community

question 42

Multiple Choice

Durkheim argued that deviance would be present, even in a 'community of saints in an exemplary and perfect monastery'.This statement suggests that

• A)deviance and crime are distinct concepts.
• B)those in power define what is deviant.
• C)there are some societies in which deviance does not exist.
• D)deviance is present in all societies.

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