Dr. Washington just completed a research project in which she interviews African American men and women about their experiences with the criminal justice system with a particular focus on the use of violence and excessive force by police officers. The narratives of her respondents vary significantly by gender and social class, and Dr. Washington believes this is a very important part of her findings. Which of the following theoretical perspectives is represented by Dr. Washington's views?
A) critical race theory
B) embodied identities
C) symbolic interactionism
D) structural functionalism

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Critical race theory emphasizes the importance of race and the role of power and oppression in shaping social relations and institutions, including the criminal justice system. Dr. Washington's focus on the experiences of African American men and women with the criminal justice system, and her attention to how these experiences vary by gender and social class, is consistent with a critical race perspective.

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