Explain the relationship between conflict theory and labeling theory
Please provide the best answer for the statement
1. The theories come together in the analysis of who gets labeled a “threat” or “deviant.”
2. The dominant group labels less powerful groups as “criminals,” “dangerous,” “drug-
addicted,” etc.
3. Example: Crack was associated with lower-income Blacks, whereas cocaine was
regarded as a rich person’s drug because users were White and well-off.
4. The dominant group criminalized crack much more harshly than cocaine, which led
to an unfair “War on Drugs” policy that over-incarcerated Blacks.
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