Which of the following is true of deviance?
A. Deviance is subject to social definition within a particular society and time.
B. Deviance is objective and set in stone.
C. Individuals with the lowest status and power define what is acceptable and what is deviant.
D. The definition of acceptable behavior does not evolve.
Answer: A
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