Chapter Eight Social Conflict and Critical Criminology

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Conflict and Crime Those in power shape the context of the law White-collar crimes causing large quantities of damage punished leniently Petty crimes causing small amounts of damage punished severely Learning Objective 2. Be able to discuss elements of conflict in the criminal justice system.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Origins of Critical Criminology National Deviancy Conference How might social control cause deviancy War in Vietnam, prison struggles, civil rights movement, feminist movement Relationship between law, power, and crime Learning Objective 2. Be able to discuss elements of conflict in the criminal justice system.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Contemporary Critical Criminology Themes and Concepts Connection between social class, crime, and social control Role of the government in creating a criminogenic environment Relationship between personal/group power and shaping of criminal law Learning Objective 3. Be familiar with the basic ideas of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Contemporary Critical Criminology Themes and Concepts Race and gender bias in the justice system Relationship between capitalistic economy and crime rates Misuse of political/social/media power to control behavior of others and shape public opinion Learning Objective 3. Be familiar with the basic ideas of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Contemporary Critical Criminology Themes and Concepts American political system Death penalty, three strikes laws, USA patriot act Racism Sexism Learning Objective 3. Be familiar with the basic ideas of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology How Critical Criminologists Define Crime Crime is a political concept designed to protect the power and position of the upper classes at the expense of the poor Supranational Criminology Learning Objective 3. Be familiar with the basic ideas of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology How Critical Criminologists Define Crime Poor Street crime Middle Class White-Collar Crime Wealthy Racism Sexism Profiteering Learning Objective 3. Be familiar with the basic ideas of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology State (Organized) Crime Antisocial behaviors committed by state officials in pursuit of their jobs as government representatives War Political Corruption Illegal Domestic Surveillance Human Rights Violations State-Corporate Crime State Violence Learning Objective 4. Define the concept of state (organized) crime.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology How Critical Criminologists View the Cause of Crime Surplus Value Marginalization Globalization Learning Objective 4. Define the concept of state (organized) crime.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Instrumental Vs. Structural Theory Instrumental Theory Criminal law and the criminal justice system are capitalist instruments for controlling the lower class Structural Theory Criminal law and the criminal justice system are means of defending and preserving the capitalist system Learning Objective 5. Be able to discuss the difference between structural theory and instrumental theory.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Research on Critical Criminology Historical Trends and Patterns Empirical Research Learning Objective 6. Know the various techniques of critical research.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critique of Critical Criminology Lack of Real Contribution to Criminology Lack of Substance Neglect of Regulatory Efforts in the Capitalist System Neglect of Efforts at Social Reform Learning Objective 7. Be familiar with the critiques of critical criminology.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critical Feminist Theory Explains both victimization and criminality among women in terms of gender inequality, patriarchy, and the exploitation of women under capitalism Patriarchy and Crime Double marginality Powerlessness Exploitation and Criminality Learning Objective 8. Know some of the basic ideas of critical feminism.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critical Feminist Theory Power-Control Theory Paternalistic families Role exit behaviors Egalitarian families Evaluating Power-Control Theory Learning Objective 8. Know some of the basic ideas of critical feminism.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Left Realism Crime is a function of relative deprivation under capitalism and favors pragmatic, community-based crime prevention and control. Crime Protection Preemptive Deterrence Learning Objective 9. Explain the concept of left realism.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Peacemaking Criminology Purpose of criminology is to promote a peaceful, just society Learning Objective 10. Discuss peacemaking criminology and restorative justice.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critical Theory and Public Policy Failure of Old Punishment Policies Restorative Justice Alternatives The Process of Restoration Learning Objective 10. Discuss peacemaking criminology and restorative justice.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critical Theory and Public Policy Restoration Programs Sentencing circle Community Schools Police Courts Learning Objective 10. Discuss peacemaking criminology and restorative justice.

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology Critical Theory and Public Policy Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Accountability Competency development Community safety The Challenge of Restorative Justice Learning Objective 10. Discuss peacemaking criminology and restorative justice.