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According to Conflict Theory, society is composed of groups with competing ideals and values, where dominant groups have the power to enforce their norms.
According to Conflict Theory, society is composed of groups with competing ideals and values, where dominant groups have the power to enforce their norms.
True
Feminist Theory specifically addresses the experiences and influences of male criminal behavior on society.
Feminist Theory specifically addresses the experiences and influences of male criminal behavior on society.
False
The Racial Threat Hypothesis suggests that as minority populations increase, crime control efforts become more aggressive.
The Racial Threat Hypothesis suggests that as minority populations increase, crime control efforts become more aggressive.
True
Consensus Theory posits that laws reflect personal disagreements among individuals in a society.
Consensus Theory posits that laws reflect personal disagreements among individuals in a society.
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In Functionalist Theory, law is perceived as a tool for greater public dissatisfaction and chaos.
In Functionalist Theory, law is perceived as a tool for greater public dissatisfaction and chaos.
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Minority groups experience a decrease in political influence as they gain power and economic resources.
Minority groups experience a decrease in political influence as they gain power and economic resources.
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The first wave of the feminist movement primarily focused on social equality and women's reproductive rights.
The first wave of the feminist movement primarily focused on social equality and women's reproductive rights.
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The concept of intersectionality considers the interrelationships of class, race, and sexuality in the context of feminism.
The concept of intersectionality considers the interrelationships of class, race, and sexuality in the context of feminism.
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The feminist theory suggests that the criminal justice system has a strong understanding of gender and sex roles.
The feminist theory suggests that the criminal justice system has a strong understanding of gender and sex roles.
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The Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994 to provide equal protection against violence by intimate partners.
The Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994 to provide equal protection against violence by intimate partners.
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The rights and privileges of males are considered subordinate to those of females.
The rights and privileges of males are considered subordinate to those of females.
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The Chivalry Hypothesis suggests that certain women receive harsher punishments due to their traditional feminine stereotypes.
The Chivalry Hypothesis suggests that certain women receive harsher punishments due to their traditional feminine stereotypes.
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Contemporary feminist criminology focuses on understanding the unique position of women within male dominated criminal justice fields.
Contemporary feminist criminology focuses on understanding the unique position of women within male dominated criminal justice fields.
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Economic Marginalization hypothesis states that female offenders are typically well-employed and lack responsibilities as heads of households.
Economic Marginalization hypothesis states that female offenders are typically well-employed and lack responsibilities as heads of households.
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The gendered pathways approach emphasizes the importance of acknowledging physical and sexual abuse experiences among female offenders.
The gendered pathways approach emphasizes the importance of acknowledging physical and sexual abuse experiences among female offenders.
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Study Notes
Conflict Theory
- Societies are divided into groups with competing ideals and values.
- Groups with more power control society.
- Members of less powerful groups may still act according to their internal norms but if those norms differ from the dominant group's norms, they violate the law and are punished.
- Group and culture conflict explain law, criminal justice, and criminal behavior.
- Systems of informal and formal mechanisms control deviance and promote conformity.
- Informal mechanisms are administered via family and friends via socialization.
- Formal mechanisms are administered by law.
Consensus/Functionalist Theory
- Formal systems of laws and enforcement.
- Orderly resolution of disputes
- Regulation of disruptive behavior
- Controlling crime through its symbolic function
Racial Threat Hypothesis
- Relationship between the presence of "threatening" social groups and crime control efforts.
- As minority populations increase in power and participation, whites may feel threatened by these competing groups and respond with increased crime control efforts.
Feminist Theory (Meda Chesney)
- Focuses on the rights and privileges of women in a patriarchal society.
- Emphasizes the historical and present-day struggles of women.
- Critiques the ways in which the criminal justice system treats women.
- Looks at girls, delinquency, and juvenile justice
Feminist Theory of CJS
- Addresses how the criminal justice system affects women and girls.
- Explores the various forms of power dynamics in relationships and workplaces.
Developmental and Life Course Theories
- Criminal activity peaks during adolescence and then gradually decreases.
- Factors that influence criminality change throughout a person's lifespan.
- There are different patterns in criminality at different ages or developmental stages.
- Two main groups within the framework: adolescence-limited and life-course-persistent offenders.
Integrating Criminal Theory (Elliott)
- Elliott favored integrating theories.
- Multiple types of integration exist.
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Explore the key concepts of Conflict Theory and Consensus/Functionalist Theory in sociology. Understand how power dynamics, group conflicts, and social mechanisms influence laws and criminal behavior. Additionally, examine the Racial Threat Hypothesis and its implications on crime control efforts amidst changing societal structures.
