In Émile Durkheim's view,

A. the punishments established within a culture help to define acceptable behavior and thus contribute to social stability.
B. the punishments established within a culture help to define acceptable behavior, and people accept or reject the goals of a society.
C. labeling an individual is the most crucial stage in that person's becoming deviant.
D. people accept or reject the goals of a society and/or the socially approved means to fulfill their aspirations.


Answer: A

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