When structural functionalists argue that deviance is functional for society, they point out all of the following except:

Question

A)Deviance clarifies moral boundaries and affirms norms
B)deviance promotes social unity
C)Deviance promotes social change
D)Deviance opposes the capitalist class

I have no idea what it is im so confused! :(

Answer 1

Do you understand this sentence? Deviance is functional for society.

Since society includes all societies, even those without capitalism, doesn't that make D the best choice?

Think about the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement. Weren't the promoters of these wars and movements deviant? But none of them opposed capitalism.