According to postmodern theory, which of the following is a defining characteristic of the criminal justice system?
A) Social class must be considered but not relied on as a primary cause of the crime rate within a community.
B) Patriarchy influences how young persons are treated within the criminal justice system.
C) Least intrusive interventions are most effective in efforts to reduce crime rates.
D) Language used within the criminal justice system is geared toward the perspectives and values of the powerful.
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