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folubunmi

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Describe the three branches of the social structure perspective.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

One of the defenses in Section 1983 cases is the reasonable suspicion defense.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Social disorganization focuses on the conditions in the urban environment that affect crime rates. Disorganized areas have social institutions that have broken down and can no longer control crime in the area. Strain theory views crime as a function of conflict between goals and means. Cultural deviance theories combine elements of strain and social disorganization theories.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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