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What is Social Conflict Perspective?
An analytical perspective on social organization which holds that conflict is a fundamental aspect of social life itself and can never fully resolved
What perspective does Radical criminology tell?
A perspective that holds that the causes of crime are rooted in social conditions that empower the wealthy and the politically well organised but disenfranchise those less fortunate.
Radical criminology is sometimes called Marxist criminology
Who are the Bourgeoisies
In Marxist theory, the class of people that owns the means of production
Upper class
Who are the Proletariats
In Marxist theory, the working class
Middle class or lower
What does Social Class imply?
Distinctions made between individuals on the basis of important defining social characteristics
What perspective does Structural Marxism tell?
A perspective that holds that the structural institutions of society influence the behaviour of individuals and groups by virtue of the type of relationships created. See hint for an example
For example; the criminal law, reflects class relationships and serves to reinforce those relationships.
Another perspective from Marxist, Instrumental Marxism, what is it?
A perspective that holds that those in power intentionally create laws and social institutions that serve their own interests and that keep others from becoming.
What is a Critical Criminology?
A perspective focused on challenging traditional understanding and on uncovering false beliefs about crime and criminal justice.
What is a Left-realist criminology?
A conflict perspective that insists on a pragmatic assessment of crime and its associated problems.
A conflict perspective. This perspective distances itself from Marxist theory.
What is a Feminist Criminology?
A self-conscious corrective model intended to redirect the thinking of mainstream criminologist to include gender awareness.
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