Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates Howard S

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates Howard S. Becker's labeling theory of deviance?

• A) Adolescents in romantic relationships are less likely to commit crime than other adolescents.
• B) The definition of crime is class biased; for example, the crimes listed in the Uniform Crime Reports are disproportionately committed by members of the lower class in the United States.
• C) Frustration arising from lack of access to legitimate means to success in achieving culturally prescribed goals lies at the root of crime and deviance.
• D) Ex-offenders are much less likely to be called back by employers than men with similar resumes but no criminal record.

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