Many Sociologists Argue That Societies Need Deviance. Why

Multiple Choice

Many sociologists argue that societies need deviance. Why?

A) Deviance creates victims, and we need victims in order to practice feeling empathy for others.
B) Deviance provides important jobs in the prison industry, especially for rural towns where many prisons are located.
C) In punishing deviance, societies define the boundary between what is normal and what is not normal.
D) When we spend tens of thousands of dollars (or more) on jail cells, taxpayers get the opportunity to share a common burden, which builds community.