An imam organizes a protest march to draw attention to Islamophobia. Counterprotesters attend, inciting a riot that airs on the news, generating awareness of Islamophobia. What latent function of deviance does this primarily represent?
A) providing a sense of identity
B) scapegoating
C) warning of the need for social change
D) globalization of deviance

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The latent function of deviance in this scenario is primarily "warning of the need for social change." The protest and subsequent riot, while not intended outcomes, serve to highlight underlying social issues, in this case, Islamophobia, signaling a need for societal adjustments or reforms.

An Imam Organizes a Protest March to Draw Attention to Islamophobia