Animation Concept Video: The Relativity of DevianceClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 146 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Structural Functionalism theory sees deviance as functional to society. Why?
A. Deviance prevents social change.
B. Deviance unites all cultures through shared definitions of deviance.
C. Deviance creates jobs for people who help control it.
D. Deviance is a social equalizer.
Answer: C
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