Which of the following research topics reflects a critical theoretical approach?
A)the school factors that influence gang emergence and membership
B)the varying understandings of what it means to be a gang member
C)the role of youth gangs as sources of identity and resistance for marginalized youth
D)gangs as phenomena in lower socioeconomic status neighbourhoods
E)all of the research topics described above reflect a critical theoretical approach

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A critical theoretical approach involves examining power structures, inequalities, and marginalized groups. Option C specifically explores the role of youth gangs as sources of identity and resistance for marginalized youth, which demonstrates a critical perspective. The other options may involve analyzing social phenomena, but they do not necessarily involve a critical theoretical approach.

Which of the Following Research Topics Reflects a Critical Theoretical