Critical Criminology Overview
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Who primarily makes up the population that is arrested by the police?

  • The marginalized and impoverished (correct)
  • High-profile celebrities
  • Wealthy individuals
  • Politically powerful groups

    • What is one of the goals of critical criminology?

  • To promote individualism and independence
  • To highlight inequalities and discrimination (correct)
  • To maintain the existing social order
  • To enhance political power for the wealthy

    • What question does the content raise about the current state of society?

  • Is the existing social structure the best Canadians can hope for? (correct)
  • Is enduring suffering the only option available?
  • Is political engagement irrelevant in today's society?
  • Is economic freedom an absolute necessity for happiness?

    • What do citizens typically fail to do regarding their social world, according to the content?

    <p>Critically engage with their world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the possibility daily withheld, overlooked or unbelieved' refer to?

    <p>Opportunities for social justice and less misery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the social attitude toward social problems, as discussed in the content?

    <p>They are often dismissed as someone else’s responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does critical criminology view the processes that restrict human freedom?

    <p>As elements to be attended to for justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about being 'critical' in the context of critical criminology?

    <p>It involves simplistic judgments about cultural products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of critique as described in the content?

    <p>To judge against a normative standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Andrea Bocelli used as a reference in the critique of music performance?

    <p>As a comparison to demonstrate a higher singing standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence did critical genres in criminology have in the past, according to the content?

    <p>They inspired radical reforms within governmental discourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pavlich suggest is a reason for the diminished influence of critical voices in criminology today?

    <p>Critics have failed to differentiate between radical and administrative criminology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'administrative brands of social science' refer to in the context of critical criminology?

    <p>Traditional methodologies centered on administrative efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophers' insights have recently influenced critical criminologists?

    <p>Foucault, Bourdieu, Derrida, and Agamben</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the ideals of radical criminology during its peak influence?

    <p>Challenging existing criminal justice practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about critique in relation to the current status of criminology?

    <p>Critique is currently viewed as overly judgmental and reactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of a 'fully social' criminology?

    <p>Crime must be understood within its socio-cultural context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Taylor, Walton, and Young, crime stems from which of the following?

    <p>Structural conditions producing unequal opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the prevailing mode of production influence crime?

    <p>It can dictate what is considered a crime and how it is punished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts is linked to the structural conditions surrounding crime?

    <p>Stigma and labelling of certain populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does power play in defining crime according to the authors?

    <p>Power shapes the laws and punishments in favor of certain interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of a ghetto drug dealer, what external factors could influence his choices?

    <p>Cultural associations of masculinity with wealth and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a 'political economy of social reaction'?

    <p>The impact of labeling and stigmatizing on individuals' lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical example illustrates the relationship between crime and economic need?

    <p>The criminalization of vagrancy in 17th century Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common criticism of critical criminology regarding its language?

    <p>It can be obscure and abstract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must critical criminology demonstrate to avoid being seen as impractical?

    <p>Clear implications for real-world crime and justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do proponents of critical criminology view abstract language in their theories?

    <p>As a means to push criminological thought in new directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant goal of critical criminologists despite criticisms?

    <p>To advocate for real-world change in crime and justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often questioned about the outcomes of critical criminology?

    <p>Its potential for generating actionable insights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a nonjudgmental critical criminology?

    <p>To suggest alternative just ways of being in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is primarily focused on in the discussion of critical criminology?

    <p>Continental European social theoretical tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does critical criminology differ from conventional criminology according to the text?

    <p>It critiques the structural causes of crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the publication of 'The New Criminology' in 1973?

    <p>It invigorated critical criminology in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key characteristics of critical criminological critique?

    <p>To promise justice through emancipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the authors suggest is a common misconception about the negativity of criticism in critical criminology?

    <p>It stems from personal resentment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus of critical criminology?

    <p>Biological explanations for criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to critical criminology, how should justice be conceptualized?

    <p>As a process of emancipation for the oppressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonplace understanding of justice as mentioned?

    <p>Ethic of punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Derrida view justice?

    <p>As a promise that goes beyond law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Caputo, what describes the nature of justice?

    <p>An unforeseeable prospect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What examples are given of actions justified in the name of justice?

    <p>War, prison overcrowding, and vigilantism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue does the text raise regarding the perception of Canada as a just nation?

    <p>It overlooks existing societal injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Derrida suggest about the existence of justice?

    <p>Justice does not exist in a conventional sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text frame the idea of vigilantism in relation to justice?

    <p>As a form of justice that lacks legitimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'fatality of vengeance' imply in Derrida's view of justice?

    <p>Justice must move beyond revenge-driven actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Critical Criminology

    • Critical criminology focuses on marginalized and impoverished individuals disproportionately affected by the justice system

    • It highlights injustices, inequalities, and suffering within the criminal justice system

    • Critical criminology questions the status quo and promotes social justice

    • It examines how social structures and power dynamics contribute to criminal behavior and inequalities

    • This approach contrasts with mainstream criminology which often focuses on administrative solutions and minimizing criminal opportunities

    • Critical criminology criticizes existing systems, suggesting transformative changes

    • Critique is a means to a transformative, just end

    Critical Criminology in English Canada

    • Critical criminology in Canada emerged in 1973 with the publication of "The New Criminology"

    • It challenged conventional criminology by emphasizing a "fully social" approach to understanding crime

    • It understood crime within a broader social, structural, and cultural context

    • It also examined the role of power, conflict, and the material conditions (political and economic) of society

    • This approach aimed to understand social injustices and the ways the justice system potentially perpetuates them

    • Canadian critical criminology was further influenced by Continental European theories and methodologies

    Governmentality and Power: Foucault and Criminology

    • Foucault viewed power not as a possession but as something exercised

    • It operates throughout social structures and institutions

    • He emphasizes micro-powers, present in everyday actions and interactions

    • Power is also not only negative or repressive; it is also creative, shaping reality and producing knowledge

    • Critiques of critical criminology often question its practical applications and the difficulty of understanding its theoretical language

    • The theory highlights the importance of examining mechanisms beyond the state that structure behaviour

    • It aims to reveal unseen mechanisms of social control

    Deconstruction is Justice: Jacques Derrida

    • Deconstruction criticizes traditional concepts such as sovereignty by dissecting language and assumptions

    • It aims to expose the underlying assumptions and hidden meanings within language

    • Sovereignty is not a fixed entity but a concept that is subject to deconstruction and reinterpretation

    • Deconstruction often exposes contradictory or implicit meanings

    • Justice is not a fixed entity but a fluid concept, beyond law

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    This quiz explores key concepts in critical criminology, including the social attitudes towards crime and the role of critique in understanding societal issues. It raises questions about freedom, the influence of critical voices, and misconceptions surrounding the field. Dive into the critical analysis of societal norms and how they relate to criminological theories.

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