James, an unemployed nineteen year old, wants a high-end lap-top computer but he doesn't have a job or the money needed to make the purchase. He sees many other people who can afford to purchase one. His desire overwhelms him and he steals one from the local store. This incident illustrates which theoretical paradigm?

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The conflict paradigm focuses on the struggles between different social classes and the inequalities that arise from them. James's actions can be seen as a result of economic inequality and the desire to obtain what others can afford, highlighting the disparities and tensions between different social groups.

James, an Unemployed Nineteen Year Old, Wants a High-End Lap-Top