Why Is Lower-Class Behavior More Likely Than Upper-Class Behavior to Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is lower-class behavior more likely than upper-class behavior to be labeled as deviant?

• A) The more power a group has, the more likely they are to be successful at defining deviance.
• B) Lower-class people engage in more blatant forms of deviance.
• C) The more numbers a group has, the more likely they are to be successful at defining deviance.
• D) Very few upper-class people engage in deviant behavior.

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Definitions:

Domestic Producers

Individuals or entities within a country that produce goods or services.

Import Substitution

A strategy aimed at reducing foreign dependency through the domestic production of previously imported goods.

Infant Industries

Newly established industries that may not yet be competitive in the global market without protection or support from the government.

Global Rivals

Competitors that operate in multiple countries around the world, often vying for market share in the same industry sectors.