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Crime, according to Durkheim's point of view, is a _____ function for society, because it serves to reaffirm the legitimacy of the society and creates the boundaries for what is acceptable behavior.
 
  a. destabilizing
  b. positive
  c. validating
  d. detrimental

Question 2

Violators of important social norms are often _____; that is, they are set apart by being socially disgraced.
 
  a. deviated
  b. stigmatized
  c. segregated
  d. banished


leeeep

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. positive

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. stigmatized


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