The Social-Heterogeneity Explanation of Crime Points to

question 19

Multiple Choice

The social-heterogeneity explanation of crime points to

• A) capitalistic exploitation and poverty.
• B) the multiethnic, multiracial nature of America.
• C) an inherited genetic propensity for crime.
• D) the lure of excitement and "action" on the streets.

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