Which of the following is True about Émile Durkheim's view of deviance?
A) Formal punishment for deviant acts is unnecessary because society automatically punishes deviants.
B) Deviant acts and crime always have a negative effect on society.
C) Labeling an individual is the most crucial stage in that person becoming a deviant.
D) There is nothing inherently deviant in any act; the key is the effect the act has on society.

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Durkheim believed that deviance is not inherent in any act but is defined by society's reaction to the act. He argued that deviance plays a functional role in society, such as reinforcing norms and promoting social change, rather than always having a negative effect.

Which of the Following Is True About ÉMile Durkheim's View