Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Marxist and conflict theories assume that conflict exists, especially in capitalist societies, in which laws are administered to some and not others.
2. Marxism argues that false consciousness of the laborer is the false hope or belief that as laborers in a capitalist society they can move up.
3. Marxist theorists are in support of capitalism to reduce deviancy and group conflict.
4. According to Marxist theories, the law is the tool for powerless groups to ensure interests and services of need are met.
5. Marxist/conflict theories would be interested in the study of a case where a woman who
worked at a restaurant who was repeatedly harassed, verbally abused, and assaulted by a few
male cook staff. She then seeks to file a lawsuit for sexual harassment; however, she is faced with resistance from both men and women in the restaurant and community.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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