Crime, from the order perspective, has a ________ function for society as it serves to reaffirm the legitimacy of the society and creates the boundaries for what is acceptable behavior in society.
a. destabilizing
b. positive
c. validating
d. detrimental
Question 2
According to ________, deviance gives the nondeviants a sense of solidarity by reasserting the importance of the rule being violated.
a. order theorists
b. conflict theorists
c. labeling theorists
d. systemic theorists