Which of the following statements about conflict theories of deviance is TRUE?
A) All conflict theorists believe that the upper classes commit more crime.
B) Conflict theorists are in agreement that the lower class commits more crime.
C) All conflict theorists agree that crime is an unnatural condition, resulting from unattainable goals.
D) All conflict theorists believe that class interests determine which acts are criminalized and how heavily they are punished.

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Conflict theorists believe that the criminal justice system is a tool used by the ruling class to maintain power and control over the lower classes. As a result, class interests determine which acts are criminalized and how heavily they are punished. There is no agreement among conflict theorists about which class commits more crime or whether crime is an unnatural condition resulting from unattainable goals.

Which of the Following Statements About Conflict Theories of Deviance