A Sociological Explanation for Deviance Is That People May Be

question 99

Multiple Choice

A sociological explanation for deviance is that people may be socialized into a deviant subculture, rather than being socialized with widely accepted social norms. This means

• A) The institutions of socialization, primary and/or secondary, fail to properly "impart the knowledge and opportunities that result in rule-abiding behavior."
• B) The social norms a person was exposed to were part of a deviant subculture.
• C) The person was not normal.
• D) None of the above.

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