When conflict/critical theorists look at deviant behavior, they often focus on ______.
A. how people interact and define the world around them
B. how deviance is caused by childhood socialization
C. how inequality causes the less powerful to engage in deviant and criminal acts
D. how individuals learn deviant behavior from the media
Answer: C
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a. Not being feminine b. Being a Lesbian c. Hating Men d. Being unintellectual
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a. age and sex b. age and race c. race and ethnicity d. race and education e. marital status and income
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What will be an ideal response?