The text reports that a leading sociologist recommends addressing crime in the United States by:
A) building more prisons.
B) instituting more "three strikes and you're out" rules.
C) reducing social inequality.
D) using more boot camps.

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The text reports that a leading sociologist recommends addressing crime in the United States by reducing social inequality, which suggests that addressing the root causes of crime is more effective than relying solely on punishment and imprisonment. Building more prisons (A), instituting more "three strikes and you're out" rules (B), and using more boot camps (D) are all examples of punitive measures that do not address the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to crime.

The Text Reports That a Leading Sociologist Recommends Addressing Crime