Conflict theorists argue that the criminal law:
A) is enforced against members of all categories and classes fairly and equally.
B) is enacted mainly to protect the society from harm.
C) is supported, endorsed, and regarded as fair and legitimate by the majority of all classes and categories of the society in more or less equal proportion.
D) tends to represent the beliefs, lifestyle, and/or economic interests of the most powerful segments of the society.
E) none of the above

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Conflict theorists argue that the criminal law tends to represent the beliefs, lifestyle, and/or economic interests of the most powerful segments of the society. They believe that the law is not enforced against all members of society fairly and equally and that it is not supported by all classes and categories of society in equal proportion.

Conflict Theorists Argue That the Criminal Law