Single mother Jeannette works at two minimum-wage jobs. She routinely writes cheques when she has no money in her bank account and she eventually gets arrested for fraud. Which theory would explain Jeannette's deviance in terms of poor wages and her inability to provide economically for her children?
A)functionalist theory
B)feminist theory
C) social control theory
D) postmodern theory

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Feminist theory explains deviance in terms of the oppression of women and the lack of economic opportunities available to them.

Single Mother Jeannette Works at Two Minimum-Wage Jobs