The view of law that argues that the toughest laws and harshest penalties are enacted against the crimes committed by the least advantaged in society is associated with which sociological approach?

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The conflict approach sees society as a struggle for power and resources, with conflicts between different groups. This approach argues that the criminal justice system is used to maintain power over the less advantaged groups, with tougher laws and harsher penalties enacted against them.

The View of Law That Argues That the Toughest Laws