A criticism of the functional perspective of deviance is that it
A) places too much emphasis on the individual.
B) does not explain why some people are able to impose their ideas or judgments on others.
C) overemphasizes injustice and inequality in society.
D) fails to see the good that deviance accomplishes.

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The functional perspective of deviance is criticized for not adequately explaining power dynamics and why certain groups can impose their norms and definitions of deviance on others.

A Criticism of the Functional Perspective of Deviance Is That