Emile Durkheim felt that deviance clarified moral boundaries and affirmed norms, promoted social unity, and promoted social change. What was his conclusion regarding social deviance?
A) It is always institutionalized.
B) It is a social problem that needs to be eliminated.
C) It is a sign of innovation by members of a group.
D) It is functional for a society.
E) It is dysfunctional for a society.

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Durkheim concluded that deviance is functional for a society because it clarifies moral boundaries, affirms norms, promotes social unity, and encourages social change.

Emile Durkheim Felt That Deviance Clarified Moral Boundaries and Affirmed