Meghan is using a conflict perspective to analyze crime.Which of the following statements best exemplifies her views?
A) People who commit welfare fraud are more likely to face criminal charges than professionals who write fraudulent cheques.
B) People who commit welfare fraud lack sufficient avenues for achieving their financial aspirations.
C) Welfare fraud is more likely to occur among people who have strong ties to other people who misrepresent their identity.
D) Welfare fraud is more common among women due to the feminization of poverty.

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The conflict perspective emphasizes the unequal distribution of power and resources in society, and how this leads to conflicts between different groups. In this case, Meghan's view is that the criminal justice system is biased against certain groups of people (e.g. welfare recipients), while others (e.g. professionals) are more likely to escape punishment even if they commit similar offenses. This reflects a broader concern with issues of social inequality and how they relate to crime and criminal justice.

Meghan Is Using a Conflict Perspective to Analyze Crime