The sociology of deviance:
A) accepts historical relativity, but rejects relativity from one collectivity to another.
B) accepts relativity from one collectivity to another, but rejects historical relativity.
C) accepts both historical relativity and relativity from one collectivity toanother.
D) rejects both historical relativity and relativity from one collectivity toanother.
E) none of the above.

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The sociology of deviance recognizes that what is considered deviant behavior can vary across different time periods and cultures. Therefore, it accepts both historical relativity and relativity from one collectivity to another. The concept of deviance is not fixed and static, but rather is socially constructed and can vary depending on the social context.

The Sociology of Deviance