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Posted by Jake on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:34pm.

When structural functionalists argue that deviance is functional for society, they point out all of the following except: A)Deviance clarifies moral boundaries and affirms norms B)deviance promotes social unity C)Deviance promotes social change D)Deviance opposes the capitalist class I have no idea what it is im so confused! :(

• Social Studies - Ms. Sue, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:12pm

  Do you understand this sentence? Deviance is functional for society. Since society includes all societies, even those without capitalism, doesn't that make D the best choice? Think about the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement. Weren't the promoters of these wars and movements deviant? But none of them opposed capitalism.

  
  

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