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

question 58

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 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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Definitions:

Organizational Rules

Guidelines established by businesses or institutions to govern the behavior and actions of its members.

Equal Treatment

Equal treatment involves ensuring fairness and impartiality in the way individuals or groups are dealt with, without discrimination.

Self-oriented Role

A personal behavior pattern focused on pursuing one's own interests and needs, often in a work or social context.

Blocking Progress

An action or behavior that impedes the advancement or development of a project, process, or person.