Marxian conflict theory supports the idea that crime and deviance are
A) the result of class conflict and the development of capitalism
B) a product of opportunities for deviance being created
C) the result of the failure of social structures to function properly
D) genetically determined

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Marxian conflict theory posits that crime and deviance arise from class conflict and the inequalities inherent in capitalist societies, where the ruling class imposes norms that serve their interests, leading to deviant behavior by those oppressed.

Marxian Conflict Theory Supports the Idea That Crime and Deviance