In the 1930s, Harry Anslinger, then head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, launched a successful effort to criminalize marijuana, which had been legal until that time. Which concept of crime does Anslinger's moral crusade reflect?

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In the 1930s, Harry Anslinger, then head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, launched a successful effort to criminalize marijuana, which had been legal until that time. Which concept of crime does Anslinger's moral crusade reflect?​

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The interactionist view of crime suggests that crime is a product of social interactions and the perceptions of those in power. Anslinger's campaign reflects this view as it was based on his moral beliefs and influenced public perception and policy on marijuana.

In the 1930s, Harry Anslinger, Then Head of the Federal