Question

Alan belongs to a poor family. He has not been able to find good employment opportunities. Political parties have not addressed the problems of Alan's community because it cannot afford to finance such political campaigns. Alan, like several other members of his neighborhood, is a victim of inequalities of wealth and power that a capitalist economy has created. Alan plans to resort to petty crimes to support his family. Which of these criminological theories addresses the problem that Alan is facing? A. routine activity theory B. labeling theory C. conflict theory D. classical theory E. life course theory

Answer 1

Answer:

conflict theory

Explanation:

Conflict theory, first introduced by Karl Marx, is based on the theory that a society is always in conflict because of limited resources.

According to conflict criminology, capitalist societies are dominated by a wealthy elite who exploit and oppress others. The way such societies are organised ensure that those who are poor remain marginalized, oppressed and vulnerable. These poor and oppressed groups may sometimes resort to crime in order to gain wealth and support their family in order to survive.

Answer 2

The answer is conflict theory