Deviance can benefit society in that it can __________________________________
a. increase social cohesion and group solidarity (when singling out and punishing a deviant, those doing the singling out and punishing are brought together—"we're not like that person")
b. encourage social change, which can be very good for a society, e.g., by dismantling discrimination and encouraging economic productivity
c. all of the above
d. none of the above
c
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A) 6,500 B) 2,500 C) 18,000 D) 45,000
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a. conditional. b. nonlove. c. triangular. d. reciprocal.
According to Alfred Shutz, where do we spend everyday life?
a. Front region b. Back region c. Life-world d. Stage
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)