15. Of the sociological theories used to explain why crime happens, which theory focuses on the uneven distribution of wealth in society? A. Social structure theory B. Culture of poverty C. Radical theory D. Labeling theory

The appropriate response is A. Social structure theories underline neediness, the absence of training, nonattendance of attractive aptitudes, and subcultural esteems as crucial reasons for wrongdoing. Three subtypes of social structure hypotheses can be distinguished: social disruption hypothesis, strain hypothesis, and culture struggle hypothesis.