Which of the following statements supports the "absolutist" view of normative violation?
A)premarital sex is "deviant" in Saudi Arabia, but "normal" in Canada
B)all cultures prohibit incest between parent and child, therefore incest is "deviant"
C)taking a human life is "deviant", unless it is in self-defense
D)smoking marijuana was more "deviant" in the 1920s than it is today
E)same-sex marriage is legal throughout Canada, but not throughout the United States

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The statement "all cultures prohibit incest between parent and child, therefore incest is 'deviant'" supports the idea that certain norms are absolute and universally applicable, regardless of cultural context. This is in line with an absolutist view of normative violation, which holds that certain behaviors are inherently morally wrong and not subject to relativistic justification.

Which of the Following Statements Supports the "Absolutist" View of Normative