Asked by Ericka Hernandez on Sep 28, 2024
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One reason why more poor people commit murders over very trivial acts is
A) the impact of economic and social oppression on one's sense of honor.
B) the poor are more deeply involved in trivial behavior.
C) the poor have more verbal rather than written or analytic skills and talk themselves into murder.
D) the role of women in the family,which causes more tension and hardship.
Social Oppression
A system of advantage and disadvantage based on social categories, where one group is oppressed while another is privileged.
Trivial Acts
Actions or deeds considered to be of little importance or significance.
- Examine the impact of social inequality and poverty on rates of violence.
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Mazhar Hussain1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Economic and social oppression can impact one's sense of honor and lead to a greater likelihood of responding to trivial acts with extreme violence. This phenomenon is often referred to as "honour killings" and is more prevalent in societies where honor is closely linked to financial and social status.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of social inequality and poverty on rates of violence.