To the constructionist, deviance exists because:
A) Certain behavior is immoral everywhere and for all time.
B) Some behavior violates God's law.
C) It is factually and empirically wrong.
D) It is caused by certain forces that can be explained.
E) none of the above

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Constructionism holds that deviance is not inherent in any particular act, belief, or condition, but is instead the result of the application by others of rules and sanctions to an "offender." It emphasizes the relativity of deviance, arguing that it is socially constructed through the interactions and definitions of what is considered normal and abnormal within a society. Thus, none of the provided options (A-D), which suggest inherent or universally agreed-upon reasons for deviance, accurately reflect the constructionist view.

To the Constructionist, Deviance Exists Because