John was born into a family that didn't have very much money, and it seemed that his parents struggled to put and keep food on the table. As he grew up, he found school boring despite being smart, so he dropped out. He was always impulsive and finding a job took too long. John recently found out that he is going to be a father and wants to provide the best opportunity for his child that he can. To support himself and his unborn child, he gets involved in selling pain pills and he is arrested in a sting operation.
-John's view of the criminal justice system is likely the ___________ view.

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John's view of the criminal justice system is likely the conflict view, which suggests that the system is a tool used by the powerful to maintain their control and suppress the less powerful. Given his background and circumstances, John may see his arrest as a result of systemic inequalities and a lack of opportunities.

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