Which One of These Statements About Functionalist Theories on Deviance

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which one of these statements about functionalist theories on deviance and crime is false?

• A) They overlook the fact that not every American sees financial success as a major goal in life.
• B) They don't explain why women's crime rates are much lower than men's.
• C) They ignore the role of social structure in explaining deviance and crime.
• D) They don't explain crimes of passion and rage.
• E) They typically focus on street crimes rather than white-collar crimes.

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