The ________ view asserts that a unique (and deviant) morality and set of norms make a person turn to criminal activities in order to achieve success.
A) culture of poverty
B) systemic bias
C) primary deviance
D) secondary deviance

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The culture of poverty view suggests that individuals in poverty develop a unique set of values and norms that differ from mainstream society, including a belief that success can only be achieved through deviant means such as crime. This view has been criticized for its tendency to blame the poor for their own situation rather than acknowledging systemic inequalities.

The ________ View Asserts That a Unique (And Deviant) Morality