Feminist theorists of deviance have charged that the field, as a general rule and until very recently, has regarded:
A) the deviance of women as deviance in general, while the deviance of men has been seen as specialized deviance.
B) the deviance of men as deviance in general, while the deviance of women has been seen as specialized deviance.
C) both the deviance of women and the deviance of men have been seen as deviance in general.
D) both the deviance of men and the deviance of women have been seen as specialized deviance.
E) none of the above

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Feminist theorists of deviance argue that the field has historically focused on male deviance as the norm or standard, while viewing female deviance as a departure from this norm and therefore a specialized form of deviance. This reflects broader societal norms and values that often privilege male experiences and behaviors over female ones. While there has been some progress in recent years, feminist theorists continue to critique the field for overlooking or marginalizing the experiences of women and other marginalized groups.

Feminist Theorists of Deviance Have Charged That the Field, as a General