Positivistic theories of deviance are centrally concerned with an answer to the question:
(a) Why are some rule violators punished while others remain unpunished?
(b) Why are rules condemning certain behaviors or beliefs enforced?
(c) Why do rules against certain behaviors or beliefs exist?
(d) How do people who are stigmatized and punished experience stigmatization and punishment?
(e) Why do some people engage in deviance?
Ans: (e) Why do some people engage in deviance?
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