Kai Erikson Wrote, 'The Critical Variable in the Study of Deviance

question 7

Multiple Choice

Kai Erikson wrote, 'The critical variable in the study of deviance, then, is the social audience rather than the individual actor since the social audience decides whether or not a behaviour is deviant'.This statement best corresponds with which theory of deviance?

• A)Functionalist
• B)Labelling theory
• C)Differential association
• D)Structural strain theory

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

Refers to how a nation’s total GDP is distributed amongst its population.

Equilibrium Quantity

The level of output at which the demand for a product matches its supply, marking a state of balance in the market.

Equilibrium Price

The price point in a market at which the supply of goods matches demand, leading to a stable market condition.

Labor Market

The marketplace where workers seek employment and employers seek workers, defined by supply and demand for labor.