18 Questions
What type of social control is carried out casually by ordinary people through means like smiles, laughter, and gossip?
Informal social control
Which of the following is an example of informal social control?
Laughter and ridicule to discourage a behavior
Who are the authorized agents responsible for carrying out formal social control?
Police officers and military officers
What is the term for a legal negotiation where a prosecutor reduces a charge in exchange for a defendant's guilty plea?
Plea bargaining
What is the primary role of police officers in maintaining public order?
Enforcing the law
In the criminal justice system, what process do courts rely on where attorneys representing the defendant and state present their cases?
Adversarial process
What type of offenses can only be committed by juveniles?
Status offenses
Which type of crime is committed more frequently by juveniles according to the text?
Property crimes
What does juvenile delinquency refer to?
Offenses that would be crimes if committed by adults
What is the main influencing factor on juvenile gang-related violence according to the text?
Drug-related factors
What is the purpose of social control in society?
To prevent deviant behavior
How do techniques for social control operate according to the text?
Primarily at the group level
According to Richard Quinney, how is crime defined?
By legislators influenced by economic elites
What is differential justice in the context of social control?
Unequal treatment of different groups in the justice system
Why do individuals with low socioeconomic status sometimes turn to crimes like larceny and burglary?
To express rage and frustration
In what way are corporate criminals typically punished compared to street criminals?
Fines rather than lengthy prison terms
What does Richard Quinney argue about the criminal justice system in relation to powerful individuals?
It serves the interests of the powerful
How does social inequality relate to crime rates in a society?
More inequality leads to higher crime rates
Explore the concepts of differential justice, corporate crime punishment, and the influence of powerful individuals in the criminal justice system through the lens of Richard Quinney's perspective. Understand how social control can put minority groups at a disadvantage in the justice system.
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