In Émile Durkheim's view, which of the following is true?
A) People become deviant by associating with those of like persuasion.
B) People accept or reject the goals of a society and/or the socially approved means to fulfill their aspirations.
C) There is nothing inherently deviant or criminal in any act; the key is how society responds to the act.
D) Labelling an individual is the most crucial stage in that person becoming a deviant.

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Durkheim believed that deviance is not inherent in any act but is defined by society's reaction to it, emphasizing the role of social context in defining deviance.

In ÉMile Durkheim's View, Which of the Following Is True