Which of the following aspects of deviance would be of special interest to constructionist sociologists?
A)demographic facts about deviance
B)statistical data
C)how deviants seek positive meanings in deviant activity
D)moral reactions to deviant behavior

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Constructionist sociologists focus on how individuals and groups create meanings and definitions of deviant behavior. Therefore, they would be particularly interested in how deviants themselves seek positive meanings in their actions, rather than simply gathering statistical data or examining moral reactions to deviant behavior. Demographic facts may also be of interest, but they are not the central focus of constructionist approaches to deviance.

Which of the Following Aspects of Deviance Would Be of Special