Exam 9: Social Conflict Theories

One criticism of radical-critical criminology is its failure to recognize that there is a fair degree of public consensus about the nature of crime.

_______ states that radical ideas must be translated into realistic social policies.

According to the pluralist perspective, law violators suffer from some lapse that makes them unable to participate in the widespread agreement on values and behavior.

__________social thought rejects the enlightenment belief in scientific rationality as the main vehicle to knowledge and progress.

The conflict perspective sees conflict between groups as unavoidable.

Which of the following is not one of the basic principles of the pluralistic perspective?

Recommendations stemming from convict criminology mainly stem from traditional forms of social scientific research.

According to Karl Marx, the __________ are the exploited working class who are without power.

The conflict perspective suggests that the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on the exercise of political power.

According to Elliott Currie, as countries emulate the market society culture of the United States, crime rates throughout the world will __________.

The primary method used by convict criminologists is ethnographic

Peacemaking criminology emphasizes reintegration into society.

The prototype convict criminologist is

According to Ralf Dahrendorf, constructive change increases __________within society.

Which of the following is not one of the principles characterizing the consensus perspective?

Austin Turk and many other conflict criminologists see crime as

__________criminology suggests that social control agencies and citizens should work together to alleviate social problems and human suffering and thus reduce crime.

Stuart Henry and Dragan Milovanovic are known for their development of __________ criminology.

Which of the following is a characteristic of restorative justice?

__________criminology is a body of writings by convicted felons.