Question 1

The purpose of ___________________________ is to promote a peaceful and just society.

Accepted Answer

peacemaking criminology

Question 2

According to critical criminologists,crime is a _____________ concept designed to protect the power and position of the upper classes at the expense of the poor.

Accepted Answer

political

Question 3

_______________________ holds that street criminals prey on the poor and disenfranchised,thus making the poor doubly abused,first by the capitalist system and then by members of their own class.

Accepted Answer

Left realism

Question 4

____________________try to explain crime within economic and social contexts and to express the connection between social class,crime,and social control.

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The answer of ____________________try to explain crime within economic and...

Question 5

_______________ is acts defined by law as criminal and committed by state officials,either elected or appointed,in pursuit of their jobs as government representatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is acts defined by law as...

Question 6

Conflict theorists are concerned with all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists are concerned with the relationship between power and the criminal justice system. They focus on how economic and social inequalities lead to crime and the role of the justice system in perpetuating these inequalities. They are not concerned with the relationship between socialism (or any political ideology) and crime rates, as this is not a direct manifestation of power dynamics in the criminal justice system.

Question 7

Conflict promotes crime by creating a social atmosphere in which the_________ is a mechanism for controlling dissatisfied,have-not members of society while the wealthy maintain their power.

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The answer of Conflict promotes crime by creating a social...

Question 8

_______________ argued that laws are created by politically oriented groups,who seek the government's assistance to help them defend their rights and protect their interests.

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The answer of _______________ argued that laws are created by...

Question 9

Gender differences can be traced to the development of private property and male domination of the laws of inheritance,which led to a ____________________ of male control over property and power.

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The answer of Gender differences can be traced to the...

Question 10

The view that the inter-group conflict and rivalry that exists in every society causes crime is known as:

Accepted Answer

Critical criminology argues that crime is not just an individual act, but a result of social inequalities and the relationship between different social groups. Inter-group conflict and rivalry can create these inequalities and contribute to the occurrence of crime. Radical feminist theory and surplus value theory focus on other factors, such as gender and capitalism, respectively, while peacemaking criminology is concerned with reducing crime through non-violent means.

Question 11

Critical criminologists are more likely to examine ________________________ rather than to use more empirical methods such as surveys and data analysis.

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The answer of Critical criminologists are more likely to examine...

Question 12

________________________ view criminal law and the criminal system as instruments for controlling the poor,have-not members of society.

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The answer of ________________________ view criminal law and the criminal...

Question 13

__________________ thrusts people outside of the economic mainstream forcing them to live in areas conducive to crime.

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The answer of __________________ thrusts people outside of the economic...

Question 14

The _________________ process begins by redefining crime in terms of a conflict among the offender,the victim,and affected community.

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The answer of The _________________ process begins by redefining crime...

Question 15

The owners of the means of production are the _____________________..

Accepted Answer

The answer of The owners of the means of production...

Question 16

The relationships that exist among the people producing goods and services are known as:

Accepted Answer

The relationships among the people producing goods and services are known as productive relations. This includes the relationships among workers, between workers and management, and between different firms in a supply chain. The productive forces refer to the tools, machinery, and technology used to produce goods and services, while the other answer choices are not relevant to the concept of productive relationships.

Question 17

Productive forces do not include what things?

Accepted Answer

Productive forces refer to the tools, technology, resources, and energy sources used in the process of production to create goods and services. Altruistic relationships, which involve selfless concern for the well-being of others, are not physical or tangible resources used for production and hence do not fall under the category of productive forces.

Question 18

______________________________ occurs when disapproval is extended to an offenders' evil deeds,while at the same time those offenders who can be reaccepted by society are cast as respected people.

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The answer of ______________________________ occurs when disapproval is extended to...

Question 19

Within Marxist thought,the owners of the means of production are called:

Accepted Answer

Within Marxist thought, the owners of the means of production are called the capitalist bourgeoisie.

Question 20

The _____________ are the people who do the actual labor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________ are the people who do...

Quiz 8: Social Conflict, critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice