A man dresses as a pirate and walks around town. How would the legalistic approach to deviance view this behavior?

A. The behavior would be acceptable as long as there was a valid purpose.
B. The behavior would not be a problem based on this approach.
C. The behavior would be a violation of societal norms.
D. The behavior would be unacceptable under any circumstance.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. income. B. housing. C. social support. D. health care.

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