Conflict theorists argue that

A) the power to define deviance is an important form of social control.
B) how much power a group possesses has no effect on whether its members will be labeled deviant.
C) all groups in a society are equally subject to social control.
D) labels of deviance have nothing to do with social control.

Learning Objectives

• Examine the function of sociological theories (labeling theory, conflict theory, functionalist perspective) in comprehending deviance and social control mechanisms.
• Examine and distinguish among the key theories of deviance in sociology, including functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist approaches.