Functionalist theories of deviance
A. fear that deviance creates the breakdown of society.
B. view deviance as necessary in order to create social cohesion.
C. believe that punishment of deviance is dysfunctional because it prevents the deviance that is necessary for society.
D. assume that norms are largely meaningless.
Answer: B
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