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What Are the Limitations of Definitions of Deviance That Emphasize

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What are the limitations of definitions of deviance that emphasize statistical rarity?


A) some statistically common characteristics are considered "deviant" in society
B) some statistically rare characteristics are considered "normal" in society
C) there is too much consensus and too little debate about the precise meaning of "rare"
D) the law (i.e.as seen in the Criminal Code) reflects power and vested interests rather than normative consensus
E) some common characteristics are considered "deviant", and some rare characteristics are considered "normal" in society

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