<span>Functionalist perspective is perspective in sociology that states that norms and values held the society together. It is based largely on the works of Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, and Talcott Parsons.</span><span> According to functionalists, deviance encourages social unity. </span>Because not everyone will buy into the collective sentiments of society, and will deviate from these norms and beliefs c<span>rime is inevitable in society. </span>
