12 Questions
According to William Chambliss, what did capitalist classes often do in relation to lower classes?
Make small, short term concessions
Who theorized that crime is a result of the disparity between the rich and the poor?
Elliot Currie
What is the main focus of social feminism?
Removing gender barriers
What is the Liberation theory of female criminality mainly about?
Equal opportunity for women in crime
According to the Chivalry hypothesis, what role does the judge and prosecutor take on when dealing with female offenders?
Paternal role
What is the main idea behind instrumental Marxism regarding criminal laws?
Criminal laws are for maintaining capitalism
What distinguishes Willem Bonger's ideas from Marx and Engels?
Bonger argued that actions of the lower class are more likely to be defined as criminal.
Who was the first theorist to argue that conflict is a natural part of society?
Georg Simmel
What is the essence of group conflict theory?
Conflict occurs when social groups compete for limited resources.
What does the theory of criminalization suggest?
Crime happens in order to gain power or prevent power loss.
What did Austin Turk's Theory of Criminalization emphasize?
The status of deviant in society applies more to class status than biological or psychological traits.
What did Max Weber contribute to sociology with his theory?
Social actions have meaning attached and require motivation.
Explore different sociological perspectives on group conflict, including the ideas of Willem Bonger, Marx, Engels, Georg Simmel, and George Vold. Learn about theories that suggest crime may occur as a result of power struggles within society.
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