Which of the following statements about deviance is true?
A) Across all cultures, certain acts are considered to be deviant by everyone.
B) Within a particular culture, certain acts are considered to be deviant by everyone.
C) Across various time periods within a particular culture, certain acts are considered to be deviant by everyone.
D) According to sociologists, deviance refers to acts that violate minor social norms ("folkways") while criminality refers to acts that violate important social norms (mores and taboos) .
E) Each of these statements is false.
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