Multiple Choice
What do contemporary sociological theories about crime emphasize in their definitions of conformity and deviance?
A) Crime is a personal choice that is shaped by social context.
B) Definitions of deviance vary based on social context.
C) Crime depends on a genetic tendency toward violence.
D) Crime results from untreated mental illness.
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