Durkheim argued that, even among the exemplary, some seemingly insignificant act or appearance will be greeted as deviant, even criminal, because 'it is impossible for everyone to be alike if only because each of us cannot stand in the same spot.' This argument explains why Durkheim believed that
A)deviance and crime are distinct concepts.
B)those in power define what is deviant.
C)there are some societies in which deviance does not exist.
D)deviance is present in all societies.

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Durkheim believed that deviance is present in all societies, as it arises from the inevitable diversity and differences that exist among individuals. No society can have complete homogeneity, and hence, some forms of behaviors and appearances will be deemed deviant. This concept is known as the "normality of crime" in sociology.

Durkheim Argued That, Even Among the Exemplary, Some Seemingly Insignificant