Deviance contributes to social change in that:
A) today's deviant is tomorrow's leader
B) deviant acts invariably point to outdated rules
C) deviance is a fad
D) some actions initially defined as deviant eventually become generally accepted

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Deviance challenges existing norms and values, and can lead to changes in social attitudes and behaviors. Over time, some actions that were once deemed deviant (such as interracial marriage) have become accepted and no longer considered deviant. This process is known as normalization. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Deviance Contributes to Social Change in That