If your instructor came to class and said, "Criminal laws are designed to keep rich people rich, and poor people poor," which philosophical viewpoint could you assume your instructor is aligned with?

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The statement reflects the conflict view of crime, which suggests that laws are created by those in power (often the wealthy) to maintain and enhance their power, often at the expense of those with less power (the poor). This perspective emphasizes the role of social and economic inequality in shaping the legal system.

If Your Instructor Came to Class and Said, "Criminal Laws