Deviance Is Often

question 99

Multiple Choice

Deviance is often

• A) defined by those who have the power to make the social definitions stick.
• B) nonrelative to time and place.
• C) seen as decadent,depraved,and evil,but not as an illness.
• D) nonrelative to time and place and seen as decadent,depraved,and evil,but not as an illness are correct.

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Definitions:

Competition

The rivalry between individuals, groups, or organizations, aiming to achieve superiority in a specific field or outcome.

Social Distinctions

The differences recognized by society that categorize people into groups, often based on socioeconomic status, occupation, ethnicity, or culture.

Styles

Distinctive and identifiable forms or designs in art, clothing, literature, behavior, or other expressions unique to individuals or groups.

Body

The physical structure of a human or animal considered as a whole, often examined in disciplines such as biology, medicine, and sociology for various purposes.