Which of the following statements is true about Émile Durkheim?

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


Answer: B

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