Which of the following is NOT a strength of the conflict perspective on deviance?

a. Emphasis on the relationship between political order and nonconformity
b. Recognition of the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their choices and the consequences of those choices
c. Understanding that the most powerful groups use the political order to protect their interests
d. Recognition that the institutional framework of society is the source of so many social problems


Answer: b. Recognition of the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their choices and the consequences of those choices

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