Question

Which theory states that the harsh penalties for "lower-class" crimes, such as burglary, can be seen as a means of protecting the privileges of the "haves" from the aspirations of the "have-nots"?​?

Answer 1

Conflict theory

This theory views social life as a competition and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality. It considers society as an arena of inequality that generates social conflict and social change. This may lead the upper classes to keep down the lower classes