In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, many Americans publicly demonstrated their patriotism. This is an illustration of Durkheim's belief that
A) people only mobilize when they feel threatened.
B) the definition of deviance is relative to the situation.
C) deviance produces social solidarity.
D) deviant labels only apply to the powerless.

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Durkheim believed that deviance, such as the 9/11 attacks, can lead to increased social solidarity as people come together in response to a common threat or tragedy.

In the Immediate Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks on September