Deviance is often
A) defined by those who have the power to make the social definitions stick.
B) nonrelative to time and place.
C) seen as decadent,depraved,and evil,but not as an illness.
D) nonrelative to time and place and seen as decadent,depraved,and evil,but not as an illness are correct.

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Deviance is often defined by those who have the power to make the social definitions stick. This means that those in power (such as government officials, law enforcement, and dominant cultural groups) get to decide what is considered deviant behavior and what is not. Their definitions may be influenced by their own biases and interests, which can result in certain groups or behaviors being labeled as deviant even if they are not inherently harmful or immoral. This unequal distribution of power and definition-making contributes to the social construction of deviance. Option B is incorrect because deviance is relative to time and place - behaviors that are considered deviant in one context may be normative in another. Option C is incorrect because deviance can also be seen as an illness or disorder, as is the case in some medical and psychological contexts.

Deviance Is Often