With which of these would conflict/critical theorists agree?
A)Deviance is socially constructed through our interactions with others.
B)Deviance is defined by those who have power.
C)Deviance is used to define and clarify a group's norms and values.
D)Deviance is necessary in society.

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Conflict/critical theorists would agree that deviance is defined by those who have power. They argue that the powerful in society set the norms and values, and therefore have the ability to label certain behaviors as deviant. They also argue that the labeling of individuals as deviant serves to maintain the power of the dominant group and marginalize those who do not conform to their norms.

With Which of These Would Conflict/critical Theorists Agree