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Social Conflict Sociological Theories III © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Law and Social Order Perspectives Consensus perspective Pluralist perspective Conflict perspective © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Consensus Perspective Most members of society agree on what is right and wrong,… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…and the various elements of society work toward a common and shared vision of the greater good Consensus Perspective © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Pluralist Perspective Multiple values and beliefs exist among groups Law is a useful means of dispute resolution © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Conflict Perspective Conflict: is a fundamental aspect of social life can never be fully resolved © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Laws are tools of the powerful Conflict Perspective © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Laws keep those not in power from wresting control of important social institutions Conflict Perspective © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Radical-Critical Criminology Proletariat vs. Bourgeoisie The haves and the have nots © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Early-Radical Criminology The notion of social class Upper Middle Lower © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Radical Criminology Today Causes of crime are rooted in social conditions which empower the wealthy… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…and the politically well organized, Radical Criminology Today but… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Radical Criminology Today …disenfranchise those who are less fortunate © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Critical Criminology More reactive than proactive Different from Marxist criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Does not aim to “overthrow” the ruling class,… Critical Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…but criticizes the way it believes such a group dominates society Critical Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Radicals suggest we put our efforts into the creation of economic equality… Critical Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…or employment opportunities to combat crime Critical Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Conflict Theories Left-realist criminology Feminist criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Postmodern criminology Peacemaking criminology Conflict Theories © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Left-realist Criminology Seeks to portray crime from the viewpoint of those most affected by it, such as: © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Left-realist Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc. Victims Their families Offenders Criminal justice personnel

Feminist Criminology Conflict in society is based on inequality due primarily to gender © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Liberal feminists Feminist Criminology Radical feminists Socialist feminists © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Postmodern Criminology Crime and crime control are constructions produced through a social process,… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Postmodern Criminology...in which offender, victim, and society are all involved © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Peacemaking Criminology Social control agencies and the citizens they serve should work together... © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…to alleviate social problems and human suffering, Peacemaking Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

…to alleviate social problems and human suffering and thus reduce crime Peacemaking Criminology © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

Restorative Justice New perspective based on remedies and restoration… © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.

… rather than on prison, punishment, and victim neglect Restorative Justice © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc.