Durkheim theorized that the main purposes of punishment were to ______.

A) affirm social values and promote social solidarity
B) punish the offender and compensate the victim
C) deter the offender and the general public
D) rehabilitate the offender and protect society

Social Values

The principles and standards of behavior deemed important and beneficial by a society or community.

Social Solidarity

The sense of community and mutual support that binds members of a society together, often seen as crucial for the stability and functioning of social groups.

Durkheim

A French sociologist, social psychologist, and philosopher who is best known for his works on social cohesion, the division of labor, and the concept of anomie.