Positivists treat deviance as if it were unpleasant and harmful to society, while constructionists

a) have an appreciation for and empathy with deviants.
b) emphasize the importance of social control of deviant behavior.
c) stress the importance of being deviant themselves.
d) study the biological aspects of human behavior.


a) have an appreciation for and empathy with deviants.

Sociology

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a. ?move from being a marginal occupation to being a limited occupation. b. maintain an independent and unique identity while becoming a parallel profession. c. improve the educational standards of a field. d. gain legal recognition when a field has many female practitioners. e. gain legal recognition when a field lacks a scientific basis.

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