Before discussing the Functional analysis theory, it is important to discuss deviance. Deviance is any behavior that breaks a law. Whether it be a social law or official law, deviance is a supposed disruption of normative behavior within a certain context. While deviance can been seen through many different sociological views, the functional analysis theory views deviance as necessary to a culture for many reasons. Functional analysis theorists argue that society is a system with many parts that are all required to work together. While deviance may seem like a disruption of this system, it is actually a necessary part of society for growth and maintenance. Internet vigilantism through the eyes of a functionalist is seen as necessary. Unfortunately,
