Which of the following is most likely to be responded to with treatment, thus illustrating the medicalization of deviance?
A) Gang violence
B) Body piercing
C) Alcoholism
D) Gender inequality

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Alcoholism is a recognized medical condition and is typically responded to with treatment, such as rehab or alcoholics anonymous. This illustrates the medicalization of deviance, where behaviors that were once considered moral or social issues are now seen as medical problems that require treatment. Gang violence and gender inequality are social issues and body piercing is a personal choice that does not necessarily require medical treatment.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Responded