Which Is Not One of Cullen and Agnew's Central Themes

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which is not one of Cullen and Agnew's central themes of critical theories that help to differentiate them from other types of sociological theories of crime and delinquency?

• A) The concepts of inequality and power are integral to any understanding of crime and its control.
• B) Crime is not a political concept, but a value-free concept.
• C) Capitalism is a system of economics that causes a large degree of crime.
• D) The solution to crime is the creation of a more equitable society.

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Definitions:

Negotiation

The process of discussing and reaching a mutual agreement between parties with differing interests.

Avoiding Style

A conflict management strategy where individuals ignore or stay away from conflicts instead of confronting them directly.

Changing Structure

The process of modifying the organizational, physical, or conceptual framework of an entity.

Integrator

a person or tool that brings together or synthesizes different elements, systems, or components into a coherent whole.