Which of the following is true about Émile Durkheim's view of deviance?
A. Labeling an individual is the most crucial stage in that person becoming a deviant.
B. There is nothing inherently deviant in any act; the key is the effect the act has on society.
C. Formal punishment for deviant acts is unnecessary because society automatically punishes deviants.
D. Deviant acts and crime always have a negative effect on society.
Answer: B
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