From the perspective of the new criminology,laws:
A)are neutral
B)are applied evenly across the population
C)are used by the powerful to maintain their own privileged positions
D)protect the working class from being exploited by the capitalist elite
E)are social constructions that emerge through democratic processes

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The new criminology views laws as being used by those in power to maintain their own privileged positions. This perspective emphasizes the role of power and inequality in the creation, enforcement, and application of laws. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

From the Perspective of the New Criminology,laws