Practice mode Crime and Deviance

Who conducted the classic sociological study of two juvenile groups known as the ‘Saints’ and the ‘Roughnecks’?

Correct answer C. Chambliss

Explanation

William Chambliss showed in 1973 that middle-class 'Saints' escaped labelling while working-class 'Roughnecks' were seen as delinquent, despite similar behaviour.

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