Sociological Theories on Group Conflict
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According to William Chambliss, what did capitalist classes often do in relation to lower classes?

  • Make small, short term concessions (correct)
  • Oppress them further
  • Provide long-term benefits
  • Ignore them completely

    • Who theorized that crime is a result of the disparity between the rich and the poor?

  • Kathleen Daly
  • Rita Simon
  • Elliot Currie (correct)
  • Freda Adler

    • What is the main focus of social feminism?

  • Maintaining capitalist society
  • Encouraging gender inequality
  • Promoting gender barriers
  • Removing gender barriers (correct)

    • What is the Liberation theory of female criminality mainly about?

    <p>Equal opportunity for women in crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Chivalry hypothesis, what role does the judge and prosecutor take on when dealing with female offenders?

    <p>Paternal role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind instrumental Marxism regarding criminal laws?

    <p>Criminal laws are for maintaining capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Willem Bonger's ideas from Marx and Engels?

    <p>Bonger argued that actions of the lower class are more likely to be defined as criminal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first theorist to argue that conflict is a natural part of society?

    <p>Georg Simmel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of group conflict theory?

    <p>Conflict occurs when social groups compete for limited resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theory of criminalization suggest?

    <p>Crime happens in order to gain power or prevent power loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Austin Turk's Theory of Criminalization emphasize?

    <p>The status of deviant in society applies more to class status than biological or psychological traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max Weber contribute to sociology with his theory?

    <p>Social actions have meaning attached and require motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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