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leo leo

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Strain theory holds that crime is a function of
 
  a. unequal distribution of wealth.
 b. loss of informal institutions of social control.
 c. conflict between people's goals and means.
  d. available methods of achievement.

Question 2

Among the factors that influence delinquency rate trends, which is false?
 
  a. The general crime rate follows the proportion of young males in the population.
  b. As the number of gun-carrying (toting seems too informal) students increases, so does the seriousness of violent delinquency.
  c. As the level of social problems increases, such as unwed mothers and racial conflict, so do delinquency rates.
  d. There is strong association between delinquency rates and the immigrant population.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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