An Important Concept in the Analysis of Deviance Is That

question 87

Multiple Choice

An important concept in the analysis of deviance is that

• A) whether something is deviant depends on who is evaluating it.
• B) determining whether an act is deviant is an objective,absolute process.
• C) when important norms are violated,social control is lost.
• D) deviance can only be considered as a specific act and it never can be viewed in a relative manner.

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Definitions:

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