Asked by Michael Simpson on Jul 31, 2024

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Which of the following is one reason why,for U.S.citizens,deviant behavior is more or less,rather than completely,deviant?

A) Most deviance in the United States is low-consensus deviance.
B) The causes of deviance are largely unknown.
C) U.S. society is pluralistic.
D) Most people in the United States are immoral.

Low-Consensus Deviance

This refers to actions or behaviors that some people or groups in society may consider deviant, but there is significant disagreement or lack of consensus about whether these actions are truly deviant.

U.S. Society

The societal structure and cultural norms prevalent within the United States that are influenced by the country's history, values, and institutions.

  • Appraise the criticality of concord in the conceptualization and study of deviance.
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Albert GunawanAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
U.S. society is pluralistic, meaning it is composed of many different groups with varying norms and values. This diversity makes some behaviors deviant to some groups but not to others, leading to a more relative than absolute understanding of deviance.