In sociologist Terry Williams' study of teenagers working for drug suppliers, he pointed out that the justice system does not send juveniles to prison or treat them as adults. The policy presents teens with
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
b. the chance to be white collar criminals.
c. an illegitimate opportunity structure.
d. situations characterized by structural strain.
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. injury B. sexually transmitted disease C. low birth weight D. anxiety
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a. church b. denomination c. cult d. sect e. ecclesia