Which of the following is most likely to be responded to with treatment, thus illustrating the medicalization of deviance?

A) Gang violence
B) Body piercing
C) Alcoholism
D) Gender inequality

Medicalization

The process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical issues, often leading to the use of medical interventions.

Alcoholism

A chronic condition characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol, leading to significant health, interpersonal, and social problems.

Deviance

Deviance refers to behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can range from minor infractions to significant criminal acts, depending on cultural or contextual standards.