Exam 4: Causes of Organized Crime

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According to this view, how does capitalism promote organized crime?

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By placing a premium on income generation, and the ensuing conflict between the working class and those who control the legitimate market Crime is created to control the working class Unfortunately, there is evidence to show organized crime exists in socialist economies as well, and in countries where the government is alternatively strong or weak

What is the structural explanation of crime?

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Social, political, and economic circumstances cause certain behaviors to be defined as criminal, resulting in a great deal of "marginal" criminal behavior, such as gambling, prostitution, loansharking, and pornography

What is classicism in criminology?

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Classicists see crime as the result of a free-will decision to choose it, guided by the pain-pleasure principle, ie, people will act in a way that maximizes pleasure and minimizes pain hedonism

What is the primary problem with Cloward and Ohlin's explanations and with positivistic explanations in general?

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What is the ethical perspective on crime causation?

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How can Henry Hill's life be seen as an example of unethical behavior?

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How do Cloward and Ohlin explain gangs?

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Why is an ethical approach to behavior unfamiliar to most people?

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What is the primary problem with this explanation( and with classical explanations in general)?

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What is positivism in criminology?

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How is organized crime distinguished from other forms of crime?

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How can Henry Hill's criminal lifestyle be used to support a classical explanation of his conduct?

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How is a "fence" dealer in stolen property a manifestation of the criminal subculture, according to Cloward and Ohlin?

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How do Gottfredson and Hirschi attempt to explain all crime, including organized crime, using classical principles?

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How does Henry Hill's life provide an example of Cloward and Ohlin's notion of criminal subculture?

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What is the good news and bad news for those who wish to reduce the extent of crime?

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