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Answer: ASet 5: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Broken Windows Theory suggests that visible signs of disorder, like vandalism, encourage further crime. It advocates for strict policing of minor offenses to prevent serious ones. Text 2 Critics argue that this approach leads to aggressive over-policing of minority communities. By criminalizing poverty and minor infractions, it destroys community trust and can actually increase crime rates by alienating the population.
What negative externality of the theory does Text 2 highlight?
A. The erosion of community trust and social equity due to discriminatory enforcement.✓ Correct
B. Clean streets.
C. Less crime.
D. More windows.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Police minor offenses. Text 2: Over-policing/Alienation/Destroys trust. Externality: Social harm.
Key Evidence:
• "destroys community trust"
• "alienating the population"
Why others are wrong: B (Goal.), C (Goal.), D (Irrelevant.).