According to the structural-functional theorist Emile Durkheim, crime

a. can strengthen group cohesion

b. usually leads to negative social change.
c. reflects the social inequalities in society.
d. is dysfunctional to all members of society.


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. gender stratification B. the fairness doctrine C. the medical-industrial complex D. medicalization E. reverse discrimination

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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