Which of the following is NOT a function of deviance according to Durkheim?
A)The establishment of boundaries between acceptable and norm-breaking behaviour
B)Reinforce shared standards of morality among members of a community
C)A rite of passage from youth to adulthood
D)A way of pushing the moral boundaries of the community and suggesting alternative ways of behaving

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Durkheim did not argue that deviance was a rite of passage from youth to adulthood. Durkheim's conception of deviance focused on its social functions, such as establishing boundaries between acceptable and norm-breaking behavior, reinforcing shared standards of morality, and suggesting alternative ways of behaving.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of Deviance