There are many theories about why crime and violence exist in society. Sociologists have many perspectives on crime. While some believe that crime is caused by biological factors such as race and ethnicity. Most people believe that crime is caused by a person's socioeconomic status or income. Socioeconomic status influences the visibility that determines who is labeled a criminal. Among the many theories of crime, the one that stands out is the conflict theory of crime. The conflict theory of crime basically states that people's socioeconomic status leads to criminal activity (Kornblum and Julian 2012). For example, it is the situation of the haves (people who have money for the things they want) and the have-nots (people who want what the haves have). According to Kornblum and Julian, as disadvantaged individuals are labeled as criminals, they begin to rebel against society's view of them. As time passes they begin to embrace society's view of them as criminals and continue with their criminal behavior. Consequently, a lower socioeconomic status for those who do not (have not) results t...