What Is the Relationship Between Social Class and Crime, as Reflected

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between social class and crime, as reflected in official data sources?

• A) Lower class backgrounds equal greater risk of criminality.
• B) As social class background goes up, crime rates increase.
• C) Social class background is not correlated with crime rates.
• D) Among the lower classes, crime rates are lower too.

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Definitions:

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