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How do sociologists identify the nature of deviance?

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Answer: Structural Functionalism, Social Strain Typology, Conflict Theory, and Labeling Theory.

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Sociologists define deviance as behavior that is recognized as violating expected rules and norms. It is simply more than nonconformity, however; it is behavior that departs significantly from social expectations.

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