By introducing "zero tolerance" policies against violence, Canadian schools have entered a field of social control previously enacted by police.Which of the following theorists would best explain this change?
A)Hirschi
B)Merton
C)Durkheim
D)Foucault

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Foucault's theory of social control and the power dynamics between those in authority and those being controlled would best explain the implementation of zero tolerance policies in Canadian schools. This is because these policies aim to regulate and discipline students through strict enforcement and punishment, similar to the way that prisons and other institutions of social control operate.

By Introducing "Zero Tolerance" Policies Against Violence, Canadian Schools Have