From the point of view of conflict theory, how are capitalism and ...

[joe]

From the point of view of conflict theory, how are capitalism and deviance related?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What have conflict theorists found about the relationship between sportsmanship and athletes?
 
  a. There is no connection between sportsmanlike behavior and being an athlete.
  b. All athletes display positive sportsmanship.
  c. The more involved a player becomes with sports, the less the degree of sportsmanship displayed.
  d. The longer one plays a sport, the more sportsmanlike behavior one demonstrates.
  e. Male athletes display more sportsmanlike behavior than do female athletes.

[aidanmbrowne]

Answer to Question 1

Capitalism and deviance are linked in several ways. Critics of the economic system are considered deviants, as are those who are unwilling to work. People who threaten private property in some way are deviants under capitalism, as well as those who demonstrate a lack of respect for authority. Finally, activities are approved or condemned, based on their congruence with the economic system.

Answer to Question 2

C