Which statement would most likely come from a sociologist using the
structural-functional approach?
o
a. the concept of deviance is clear and straightforward; therefore,
there should be no sympathy for people who are punished for
deviating from the social norm.
o
b. people who purposefully or accidentally break a social norm will
most likely be considered deviants for the rest of their lives.
o
c. the concept of what is acceptable is determined by people in
power; therefore, punishments for deviance are unfair.
o
d. people who are punished for deviating from a norm remind others
what happens when people do not follow accepted behavior
patterns.