Many Sociologists Argue That Societies Need Deviance. Why

question 29

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists argue that societies need deviance. Why?

• A) Deviance creates victims, and we need victims in order to practice feeling empathy for others.
• B) Deviance provides important jobs in the prison industry, especially for rural towns where many prisons are located.
• C) In punishing deviance, societies define the boundary between what is normal and what is not normal.
• D) When we spend tens of thousands of dollars (or more) on jail cells, taxpayers get the opportunity to share a common burden, which builds community.

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Definitions:

Tort of Intrusion

A legal wrong that occurs when someone intentionally intrudes upon the solitude or private affairs of another without permission, causing harm or distress.

Eavesdrops

The act of secretly listening to the private conversation of others without their consent.

Unauthorized

Actions or activities that lack official permission or approval, often resulting in a breach of rules or laws.

Intentional Torts

Legal actions that arise from intentional actions causing harm, such as assault, battery, and defamation.