What do phenomenologists mean by the term deviant reality? a. the subjective meaning that deviants impute to their own deviant experience b. the reality of deviance as defined as such by the powerful c. the nature of deviant behavior as seen by scientific sociologists d. the characteristics of deviance as shown by objectively acquired data?

The correct answer is a. the subjective meaning that deviants impute to their own deviant experience

Phenomenologists refer to social scientists who emphasize the role of subjective consciousness, introspection and personal interpretations of reality. From a phenomenonological point of view, deviant reality refers to the personal and subjective meaning of what deviance really is. While one individual might consider a certain act as deviant, another individual might not consider it as deviant. In other words, what constitutes and defines deviance is subjective and differs from person to person.