What do sociologists call a group such as a drug-dealing gang that follows some social norms but many of its own were considered strange by most people?
A) aggregate
B) deviant subculture
C) normative group
D) sanction
E) social control

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A deviant subculture is a group with norms and values that deviate from mainstream society, but are still consistent within the group. A drug-dealing gang would likely fall under this category as they have their own norms and values that are different from those of mainstream society, but are still consistent within the context of the group. The other options do not accurately describe this type of group.

What Do Sociologists Call a Group Such as a Drug-Dealing