From the point of view of functionalism, what are the major positive and negative consequences of deviance?
What will be an ideal response?
Functionalism notes that deviance can clarify norms, act as a temporary safety valve, increases unity within group or society, and can promote needed social change. Its negative consequences can include erosion of trust, encouragement of further deviance, and increased costs for the society.
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A) semi periphery B) periphery C) core D) Most Industrialized
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a. Structure b. Agency c. Uneven development d. Use value
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A. The Truman Show B. The Matrix C. Spartacus D. The New Rulers of the World