Question

The conflict perspective explains deviance in terms of power and inequality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Answer 1

Answer: True.

Explanation:

Conflict theory states that the underlying causes of deviant behaviors are the social and economic forces that allocate power and inequality within society. In this theory, deviant behaviors are activities not accepted by social institutions, that spark conflict. Since power and inequality define the socioeconomic circumstances of separate classes, the legal rights of lower classes might be neglected, while the middle-class team up with the high classes instead of the poor.