According to the structural-functionalist theoretical perspective, deviance is:

a. socially constructed through our interactions with others
b. defined by those who have power
c. used to define and clarify a group’s norms and values
d. always considered to be an issue in society


c. used to define and clarify a group’s norms and values

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