During a discussion of causes of crime, Carmen notes that those who are more affluent control criminal legislation.Such control causes less powerful groups, such as ethnic and social minorities, to be apprehended and punished at higher rates than those who are members of the affluent group.With which theory does Carmen's opinion most align?

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Carmen's opinion aligns with social conflict theory, which suggests that those in power create laws and control the justice system in ways that maintain their dominance, often leading to the marginalization and criminalization of less powerful groups.

During a Discussion of Causes of Crime, Carmen Notes That