Exam 9: Social Conflict Theories

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Left realism emphasizes the development of realistic social policies out of radical ideas.

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According to the conflict perspective, the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on

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Which of the following statements would be an argument put forth by a socialist feminist?

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Karl Marx
Peacemaking criminology
Jock Young
Convict criminology
John Hagan
Postmodernism
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Karl Marx
Peacemaking criminology
Jock Young
Convict criminology
John Hagan
Postmodernism
Dragan Milovanovic
Moral time
Hal Pepinsky
Radical criminology
Donald Black
Feminist criminology
John Irwin
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Postmodern criminologies challenge existing criminological perspectives to debunk them and work towards replacing them.

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According to Freda Adler and Rita Simon, existing differences in crime rates between men and women are due primarily to biology.

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The primary method used by convict criminologist is based in

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According to Chambliss and Seidman, the __________ a group's political or economic position, the __________ the probability that it's views will be reflected in laws.

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Crime itself is a socially constructed category, so ___________, or the study of signs and symbols, can be applied to the idea of crime.

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Which of the following probably would not be expected of a modern radical criminologist?

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Which conflict theory is mainly deconstructionist?

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Donald Black's argues that conflict increases with the speed and intensity of

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A demand for the elimination of the traditional divisions of power and labor between the sexes would probably come from a(n) __________ feminist.

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The main tenant of ________ feminism is the oppression of women caused by their subordinate working-class status in capitalist societies.

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The gender gap in crime refers to the differential treatment of men and women by the criminal justice system.

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In general, the main policy implication of social conflict theory is

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Explain the differences between retributive and restorative justice. Identify some problems that may arise as the result of a shift to a restorative justice model.

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Explain the basic perspective Chambliss and Seidman presented in their 1971 book, Law, Order, and Power. List and explain their four main propositions.

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_________criminology is a proactive call for change in the social conditions leading to crime.

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__________criminology consists of a proactive call for change in the social conditions leading to crime, whereas __________ criminology is a way of critiquing social relationships leading to crime.

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