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According to Conflict Theory, which of the following statements is correct?
According to Conflict Theory, which of the following statements is correct?
Feminist Theory seeks to understand the criminal justice system mainly from the perspective of male experiences.
Feminist Theory seeks to understand the criminal justice system mainly from the perspective of male experiences.
False
What does the Racial Threat Hypothesis suggest about crime control efforts?
What does the Racial Threat Hypothesis suggest about crime control efforts?
It suggests that as minority racial groups' populations grow, there is an increase in crime control efforts against them.
Members of a less powerful group may act according to their own internal group norms, but if these norms differ from those of the dominant group, they may be violating the ______.
Members of a less powerful group may act according to their own internal group norms, but if these norms differ from those of the dominant group, they may be violating the ______.
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Match the following theories with their key ideas or contributors:
Match the following theories with their key ideas or contributors:
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What percentage of females in jail report prior abuse?
What percentage of females in jail report prior abuse?
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Criminal activity generally increases with age and continues to rise into adulthood.
Criminal activity generally increases with age and continues to rise into adulthood.
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What are the two main groups identified in the Developmental Taxonomy by Terrie Moffitt?
What are the two main groups identified in the Developmental Taxonomy by Terrie Moffitt?
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The peak age for minor crime is around _____ years old.
The peak age for minor crime is around _____ years old.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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According to the Age Crime curve, at what stage is criminal activity expected to peak?
According to the Age Crime curve, at what stage is criminal activity expected to peak?
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What is a significant outcome for minority groups as they gain power?
What is a significant outcome for minority groups as they gain power?
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Whites feel that their power is often secure and not threatened by the increase in minority populations.
Whites feel that their power is often secure and not threatened by the increase in minority populations.
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What are the main demands of the second wave of the feminist movement?
What are the main demands of the second wave of the feminist movement?
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The _____ Amendment was part of the first wave of the feminist movement, focusing on suffrage.
The _____ Amendment was part of the first wave of the feminist movement, focusing on suffrage.
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Match the following Supreme Court cases with their decisions:
Match the following Supreme Court cases with their decisions:
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What is one of the themes outlined in the third wave of feminism?
What is one of the themes outlined in the third wave of feminism?
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Feminist theory highlights the importance of understanding gender and sex roles in criminology.
Feminist theory highlights the importance of understanding gender and sex roles in criminology.
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What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to in the context of feminist theory?
What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to in the context of feminist theory?
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Which hypothesis suggests that the justice system provides leniency to women based on traditional societal attitudes?
Which hypothesis suggests that the justice system provides leniency to women based on traditional societal attitudes?
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The focus of contemporary feminist criminology includes understanding the unique position of men in the criminal justice system.
The focus of contemporary feminist criminology includes understanding the unique position of men in the criminal justice system.
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What is the single most distinguishing factor of female inmates?
What is the single most distinguishing factor of female inmates?
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The _____ hypothesis suggests that poor and minority women receive harsher punishments in the justice system.
The _____ hypothesis suggests that poor and minority women receive harsher punishments in the justice system.
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Match the hypothesis to its description:
Match the hypothesis to its description:
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of contemporary feminist criminology?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of contemporary feminist criminology?
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Girls receive harsher punishments for minor status offenses due to the system viewing their offenses as a threat to traditional gender roles.
Girls receive harsher punishments for minor status offenses due to the system viewing their offenses as a threat to traditional gender roles.
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What is the primary focus of the gendered pathways approach in criminology?
What is the primary focus of the gendered pathways approach in criminology?
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The contemporary feminist criminology recognizes the impact of _____ on the treatment of minority girls and women in the media.
The contemporary feminist criminology recognizes the impact of _____ on the treatment of minority girls and women in the media.
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Which hypothesis states that women involved in crime often face increased punitive treatment based on societal norms?
Which hypothesis states that women involved in crime often face increased punitive treatment based on societal norms?
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Study Notes
Conflict Theory
- Societies are divided into groups with conflicting values and ideals.
- Powerful groups control society.
- Even less powerful groups may adhere to their norms, but if these conflict with dominant norms, they may be punished.
- Group and cultural conflicts explain law and criminal behavior.
- Informal controls (family, friends) and formal controls (law) manage deviance.
- Socialization teaches values and norms.
Consensus/Functionalist Theory
- A formal system of laws and enforcement reflects societal agreement.
- This theory is associated with Durkheim, Sumner, and Weber.
Racial Threat Hypothesis (Blumer & Blalock)
- Minority racial group populations influence crime control efforts.
- Increased minority power leads to more crime control efforts and racial disparities in punishment.
- Whites feel threatened by increased minority power and influence.
Feminist Theory (Meda Chesney)
- Girls, delinquency and juvenile justice is a book written.
- Three waves in the feminist movement.
- First wave (19th century - 1960s) focused on voting rights and other social advancements.
- Second wave (1960s–1970s) addressed gender equality and reproductive rights.
- Third Wave (1990s) challenged definitions of femininity and emphasized intersectionality (class, race, sexuality).
- Feminist theory of CJS focuses on how the justice system affects girls and women.
Developmental & Life Course Theories
- Criminal activity peaks in adolescence and declines in later life.
- Developmental taxonomy (Moffitt) identifies two groups:
- Adolescent-limited offenders exhibit criminal behavior during adolescence.
- Life-course persistent offenders demonstrate criminal behavior throughout their lives.
- The age crime curve shows the increase and decrease in crime rates over a lifetime.
- Changes in opportunity, not criminal propensity, may explain crime patterns.
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Explore key sociological theories related to crime in this quiz. Learn about Conflict Theory, Consensus Theory, Racial Threat Hypothesis, and Feminist Theory. Understand how these perspectives explain the dynamics of law, deviance, and social control.
