Cloward and Ohlin Extended Merton's Theory of Deviance,stating That Crime

question 20

Multiple Choice

Cloward and Ohlin extended Merton's theory of deviance,stating that crime

• A)reflects both limited legitimate opportunity as well as accessible illegitimate opportunity.
• B)is more common among the rich who have more opportunity.
• C)is defined in such a way as to overly criminalize the poor.
• D)is typically a result of drug dependence or other substance addiction.

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