Deviance and crime:
A) are completely separate and distinct phenomena; there is no overlap between them.
B) are identical-one and the same thing.
C) are imperfectly overlapping phenomena.
D) are unknown and unknowable phenomena.
E) none of the above

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Deviance and crime are not identical, as deviance refers to any behavior that goes against societal norms or expectations, while crime specifically refers to behaviors that are prohibited and punishable by law. However, there is overlap between deviance and crime, as some behaviors that are considered deviant may also be illegal and therefore classified as criminal. Additionally, some criminal behaviors may not be considered deviant by certain societal groups or in certain contexts. Therefore, deviance and crime are imperfectly overlapping phenomena.

Deviance and Crime