Use structural contradiction theory to explain violence and crime in poor neighborhoods.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Structural contradiction theory argues that conflicts generated by fundamental contradictions in the structure of society produce deviance laws defining certain deviant acts as criminal.
KEY: Learning Objective: 6.2: Describe key theories used in sociology to explain deviance.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Structural Contradiction Theory
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