Transcript Radical Criminology
Chapter 10 The Meaning of Crime: Social Conflict Perspective
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The Social Conflict Perspective ► Conflict is a fundamental aspect of social life.
► Views the interaction between groups to be one of conflict.
► Various groups within society compete with one another to promote their best interest.
► Crime is the result of this struggle between groups.
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Types of Social Conflict Theory ► Radical Criminology ► Critical Criminology ► Feminist Criminology ► Peacemaking Criminology Restorative Justice ► Left-Realist Criminology Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Radical Criminology Causes of crime are rooted in social conditions which empower the wealthy and politically well organized but disenfranchise those who are less
fortunate.
bourgeoisie (haves) vs. proletariat (have-nots) Structural Marxism / Instrumental Marxism Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Critical Criminology Critiques relationships that lead to crime.
More reactive than proactive.
Does not aim to overthrow the ‘ruling class’ but rather criticizes the way a ‘ruling class’ group dominates society.
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Emerging Conflict Theories ► Feminist Criminology ► Peacemaking Criminology Restorative Justice ► Left-Realist Criminology Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Feminist Criminology Conflict in society is based on inequality due primarily to gender.
Radical Feminists Liberal Feminists Socialist Feminists Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Peacemaking Criminology Draws attention to the following issues: 1.
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The perpetuation of violence. The role of education in peacemaking.
Commonsense theories of crime.
Crime control as human rights enforcement.
Conflict resolution within the community. Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Restorative Justice Based on remedies and restoration rather than punishment, prison, and victim neglect.
► Circle Sentencing ► Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program ► Family Group Conferencing ► Community Sentencing Panels ► Community Policing Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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Left-Realist Criminology Goal to achieve a fair and orderly society through practical emphasis on social justice.
► Focus is on a pragmatic assessment of crime and needs of crime victims.
► Views criminal justice system as able to provide useful services if modified.
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Policy Implications Initiatives that focus on the gradual transition to socialized forms of government activity, including: equal justice in the bail system the abolition of mandatory sentences prosecution of corporate crimes increased employment opportunities community alternatives to prison Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Canada Inc.
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