Proponents of which view of law would point out that middle class youth are less likely to be penalized for the same crimes than are youth of the lower class?
A)contractual
B)normative
C)consensual
D)conflict
E)non-egalitarian

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The viewpoint being described here is that of conflict theory, which focuses on how the law and the criminal justice system serve the interests of those in power and often discriminate against disadvantaged groups. Conflict theorists would argue that the unequal treatment of middle class and lower class youth is a result of the middle class holding more power and influence, rather than a fair or impartial application of the law.

Proponents of Which View of Law Would Point Out That