Question

Samantha believes that our criminal law excuses big corporations for polluting the planet, manufacturing unsafe products, and manipulating prices. At the same time, she sees homeless people imprisoned for stealing food, which she believes we should all have access to regardless of wealth. Samantha has taken a ____________ perspective to explain the way deviance is viewed in society.

Answer 1

Answer: Conflict theory

Explanation: Conflict theory is the theory that about the society being in states of ever-lasting conflict due to the limited resources present  for people. Because of limited resource the access is not equal for everyone which creates the conflict. It also states that the management can be maintained by the power and domination.

The situation mentioned in the question in regard with the thinking of Samantha describes her thoughts based on conflict theory.The believe that people should be imprisoned for stealing food and big companies should not be considered for polluting planet etc are example for conflict raising situation.