A common criticism of the functionalist theories of crime and deviance is that:
A) there is little to be gained in connecting the macrosociological to the microsociological
B) they are outdated because their premises no longer apply in the information age
C) functionalists tend to presume that everyone has middle-class values
D) the aspirations held by groups in society do not coincide with available rewards
E) American society no longer experiences internal contradictions

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Functionalists are often criticized for assuming that everyone in society shares the same values, particularly middle-class values. However, this assumption ignores the diverse values and beliefs that exist within a society and can lead to overlooking the root causes of deviance and crime among marginalized communities.

A Common Criticism of the Functionalist Theories of Crime and Deviance