Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Messner

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Messner and Rosenfeld's institutional-anomie theory?

• A)The American Dream emphasizes monetary success,but places less emphasis on legitimate means of achieving that success.
• B)Illegitimate means to achieve the American Dream encourages people to turn to crime.
• C)The economy is more important than all over institutions.
• D)The American Dream explicitly encourages people to turn to crime to make money.

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