The Functionalist Perspective on Deviance Argues That Deviance

question 29

Multiple Choice

The functionalist perspective on deviance argues that deviance:

• A) makes societies less functional.
• B) is necessary for a society's survival.
• C) is a symptom of other dysfunctions in society.
• D) will disappear as societies evolve.

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Definitions:

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