A man dresses as a pirate and walks around town. How would the legalistic approach to deviance view this behavior?
A) The behavior would be acceptable as long as there was a valid purpose.
B) The behavior would not be a problem based on this approach.
C) The behavior would be a violation of societal norms.
D) The behavior would be unacceptable under any circumstance.

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The legalistic approach to deviance focuses on the violation of laws rather than societal norms, so dressing as a pirate is not inherently illegal.

A Man Dresses as a Pirate and Walks Around Town