Functionalist Émile Durkheim believed some deviance within society was:
A)Necessary; it challenged people's views.
B)Dangerous; it encouraged disruptive behavior.
C)Insignificant; deviance within society is largely ignored.
D)Instrumental; it encouraged the population to rebel.

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Durkheim argued that deviance is a normal and necessary part of any society because it contributes to the social order by clarifying moral boundaries, promoting social cohesion, and bringing about social change.

Functionalist ÉMile Durkheim Believed Some Deviance Within Society Was