Which ONE of the following questions reflects the constructionist and labeling perspective on deviance?

a) Why do people become deviant?
b) Why is a given act defined by society as deviant?
c) Why are so many sociologists seen as deviant?
d) Why is deviance an objective fact?


b) Why is a given act defined by society as deviant?

Sociology

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A. fasting B. meditation C. church attendance D. All of the answers are correct.

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