In defining what's deviant, sociologists reject the concept of:
A) absolutism
B) relativism
C) "audiences"
D) empirical reality
E) none of the above

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Sociologists reject the concept of absolutism, which assumes that there is a universal standard of right and wrong, and instead embrace relativism, which recognizes that what is considered deviant varies across time, place, and culture. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are not rejected by sociologists in defining deviance.

In Defining What's Deviant, Sociologists Reject the Concept Of