So crime will break out in Merton because the pursuit of the American dream is hindered for some people. Therefore people have to adapt. (Pg.238 Think Sociology) Functionalism states that deviance helps create collective stability by presenting justifications for non-normative and normative behaviors. The more or less key points of deviance in society are that the situation creates understanding for the interference and recalibration of society. Therefore some believe that deviance allows groups to unite around their worldview, sometimes being targeted as deviants. Being marked and deviant can essentially support solidarity within the marked community as members take immodesty and ownership of their stigmatized.