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Labeling theory
by labeling someone deviant, they become the label
Critical Theorists
csj serves the ellits, capitalist society needs a working class
Conflict Theory
groups in society struggle to maximize benefits
Pyramid Structure
ellites control low classes
Vold
conflict theorist argued that conflict is the basis of society
Peacemaking criminology
argues that while conflicts are the cause of crime, public policies can mediate.
Neutralization theory
By Sykes and Matza
Criminals know what they are doing are wrong but try to justify or explain their actions away
5 types of neutralization
denial of responsibility
denial of injury
denial of victim
condemnation of the condemner
appeal to higher loyalties
self control theory
Hirschi and Gottfredson
socialization and social learning helps in building self control and reduces the inclination to indulge in deviant behaviors
4 elements of Hirschi's social bond theory
attachment
commitment
involvement and
belief
Neo-conservative
conservative thoughts on crime, people have choices
Rational Choice Theory
criminals are rational and have control over deciding to commit a crime
cost and benefits
severe punishment
Routine Activity Theory
related to rational choice theory
elliminating the option to commit crimes
Cohen and Felson
Freud's view of women
anatomy makes them commit crime
Pollak on women
female crime is hidden; naturally deceitful
Jody Miller on women
girls join gangs similarly to boys
Power-Control Theory
Hagan
crime is a function of class position and family structure
people can have preferences for risk taking from parental influences
Marx and Engels
conflict is inherent to capitalism
sociological formalism
not changing content of social life but recurring forms or patterns
Bonger
abolishing capitalism decreases crime
legal realism
law in book vs law in action
goal displacement/substitution
goals of beaurocratic efficiency and avoidance of trouble goal of cjs
law
as defined by Quinney: creation/interpretation of specialized rules in a political organization/society
egoism
material needs derrived from capitalism/individual competition/wealth
Brutalizing effect
Currie
competitive capitalism weakens social instincts leads to anti social activity
Control Theory
nonconformity is to be expected when social controls are less than effective
Anomie Thoery
Durkheim
Social solidarity maintained by 2 functions:
Integration and Regulation
Homo Duplex Conception
nature of man:
social self
egoistic self
Drift Theory
Authorities excused violations as self defense or accident to reinforce norms
Control-Balance Theory
Tittle
People are always under or exertin control which can be:
balanced
deficit- deviant
surplus- deviant
Differential Coercion Theory
Colvin
People experience different types of coercion
interpersonal v. impersonal
Dimensions:
coercive v. non coercive
Consistant v. Erratic
fixing broken windows
Wilson and Kelling
zero tolerance policing
public order crimes are severely dealth with
low tolerance
punitive measures
General Theory of Crime
low self control all criminals/crimes are risk takers and impulsive
sociological theory
conservativism
denial of crime as root cause
crime solving increasing individual restraints or controls
Perceptual Deterrence Theory
decision to offend based on perception of costs and benefits
Lombroso on women
women are less then men evolutionary; atavistic
Thomas on women
women are conservative and repressed
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Sociology Final
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Sociology 362
Updated
2010-08-24T22:16:41Z
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