'Deviance, especially the ritual of identifying and exposing wrongdoing, determining a punishment, and carrying out a punishment, is an emotional experience that binds together members of groups and establishes a sense of community.' This statement is most closely associated with which theory of deviance?
A)Functionalist perspective (as represented by Emile Durkheim)
B)Labelling theory
C)Differential association
D)Constructionist approach

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This statement emphasizes the role of deviance in creating a sense of community through the shared experience of identifying and punishing wrongdoing. This is a key aspect of the functionalist perspective, which views deviance as serving an important social function in providing moral boundaries and reinforcing social norms.

'Deviance, Especially the Ritual of Identifying and Exposing Wrongdoing, Determining