According to Durkheim, the True Function of Punishment Is to

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to Durkheim, the true function of punishment is to

• A) prevent future crimes.
• B) reassert the importance of the rule being violated.
• C) satisfy the need for revenge.
• D) make an example of the criminal.

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