Which sociological perspective's approach explains why rule violation continues to exist in societies despite pressures to conform and obey,but fails to indicate how a given person comes to commit a deviant act or why on some occasions crimes do or do not occur?
A)Functionalist perspective
B)Conflict perspective
C)Interactionist perspective
D)Feminist perspective

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The functionalist perspective acknowledges that deviance and rule violation are a normal part of society, but it does not focus on how individuals become deviant or why crime occurs in some situations but not others. It primarily sees deviance as a response to structural strains and inadequacies in society's institutions.

Which Sociological Perspective's Approach Explains Why Rule Violation Continues to Exist