A Sociological Explanation for Deviance Is That People May Be

Multiple Choice

A sociological explanation for deviance is that people may be socialized into a deviant subculture, rather than being socialized with widely accepted social norms. This means

A) The institutions of socialization, primary and/or secondary, fail to properly "impart the knowledge and opportunities that result in rule-abiding behavior."
B) The social norms a person was exposed to were part of a deviant subculture.
C) The person was not normal.
D) None of the above.