A Weakness of the Conflict Theory in Terms of Understanding

question 124

Multiple Choice

A weakness of the conflict theory in terms of understanding deviance is that it

• A) does not address inequity and injustice.
• B) ignores the importance of the social structure.
• C) is less effective in explaining forms of deviance other than crime.
• D) does not explain the slow pace at which the legal system changes.

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