Assume You Were Listening to a Lecture on Durkheim's Approach

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assume you were listening to a lecture on Durkheim's approach to deviance.Which of the following statements might well be the focus of the lecture?

• A)Deviance is considered a normal element of social organization.
• B)Deviance is a dysfunctional element of social organization.
• C)Deviance is less common in modern societies.
• D)Deviance is defined by the rich and used against the poor.

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