Which of the following reflects a more subjective approach to the study of deviance?
A)research on the most effective ways of controlling college binge drinking
B)the exploration of how drug prevention programs for street youth differ from drug prevention programs for mainstream youth
C)research on how the "gang problem" is portrayed in the media, and what the consequences of that portrayal are
D)research on why some mental illnesses are more common among lower socioeconomic classes
E)social control theory

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Research on how the "gang problem" is portrayed in the media, and what the consequences of that portrayal are, reflects a more subjective approach to the study of deviance because it involves analyzing how society constructs and perceives deviance rather than simply studying the behavior itself. The other options involve more objective approaches such as studying the effectiveness of interventions or exploring the prevalence of certain phenomena.

Which of the Following Reflects a More Subjective Approach to the Study