According to conflict theorists,_____ control the law and therefore define what is and isn't deviant and criminal.

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Conflict theorists argue that those who hold power and wealth in society control the law and the criminal justice system. This means that they can define what is considered deviant and criminal, and can enforce these definitions through the legal system. Therefore, the most powerful individuals in society are the ones who control the law and define what is and isn't deviant and criminal.

According to Conflict Theorists,_____ Control the Law and Therefore Define