According to the conflict perspective on deviance, when the elite in society violate norms or laws, they avoid punishment because
A. their deviant behavior is not as damaging to society as that of the lower classes.
B. they do not violate norms that affect other people.
C. they have the resources to hide or mask their behavior.
D. they are punished only for slight infractions.
Answer: C
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