We Know That Deviance Is Socially Constructed Because

question 46

Multiple Choice

We know that deviance is socially constructed because

• A) what is deviant is consistent across societies
• B) what is deviant in a society changes over time
• C) what is deviance within a society is generally unchanging over time
• D) there is strong social consensus about what acts are deviant, which is why we have little crime in the U.S.

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Maintenance

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Deposition Transcript

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