Which of the following statements is NOT part of the conflict theory of deviance?
A) Class conflict affects deviance.
B) Those in power decide what is deviant and how it will be punished.
C) The lower class does not share the goals of the upper and middle classes.
D) Economic inequality leads to crime.

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Conflict theory of deviance primarily focuses on how power differentials influence the definition of deviance, the enactment of laws, and the administration of justice, rather than positing that different social classes have inherently different goals. It suggests that those in power define deviance in ways that maintain their control and that economic inequality is a key driver of deviant behavior.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Part of the Conflict