When deciding whether an act or a characteristic is deviant, ______.
A) If no law is broken, deviance has not occurred
B) Deviance only occurs when other people are involved
C) The social class of the individual is a factor
D) The status of the individual does not matter

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Deviance is often perceived and defined within a social context, where the social class of an individual can influence whether their actions or characteristics are considered deviant. This is because societal norms and the application of rules can vary across different social strata.

When Deciding Whether an Act or a Characteristic Is Deviant