Crime And Deviance-2 Flashcards
What is rational choice theory?
Rational choice theory posits that individuals make decisions to commit crimes based on a cost-benefit analysis.
With which theory of crime is lan Taylor associated?
Lan Taylor is associated with the theory of social constructionism in crime.
Which sociologist is associated with Masculinity Theory?
R.W. Connell is associated with Masculinity Theory.
What is meant by the Anthropocentric approach to green crime?
The Anthropocentric approach to green crime prioritizes human interests and perspectives in understanding environmental harm.
What are Bauman and Lyon referring to by Liquid Surveillance?
Liquid Surveillance refers to the pervasive and fluid nature of surveillance in contemporary society.
What is the definition of a crime?
A crime is an act that violates the laws established by a governing authority.
To understand crime and deviance and how it is a social construction, the neo-Marxists aim to create what?
Neo-Marxists aim to create a framework that explores the relationship between power, social class, and crime.
Moore, Atkin, and Chapman see the police as filters of crime. Name three ways that they filter crime.
- Arresting individuals
- Discretionary decision-making
- Reporting and recording crime statistics
What are the 3 stages of the spiral of state denial?
- Denial of responsibility
- Denial of injury
- Denial of victims
What are the 4 roles of the CJS in preventing crime?
- Deterrence
- Rehabilitation
- Punishment
- Social protection
What are the 5 reactions to strain according to Merton?
- Conformity
- Innovation
- Ritualism
- Retreatism
- Rebellion
What is meant by Utilitarian Crime?
Utilitarian Crime refers to crimes committed for economic gain or material benefit.
Identify 3 explanations for ethnic minority criminality.
- Socioeconomic factors
- Discrimination and prejudice
- Cultural differences
Identify 3 ways that the media could be considered a cause of crime.
- Sensationalism
- Stereotyping
- Desensitization
Which theory of crime control and prevention suggests that taking away opportunities for crime is the best method?
Routine Activities Theory suggests that removing opportunities for crime is the best method of prevention.
Who suggested that criminals could be identified by physical characteristics?
Cesare Lombroso suggested that criminals could be identified by physical characteristics.
What are the 3 positive features of crime according to Durkheim?
- Social cohesion
- Social change
- Boundary setting
What is meant by corporate crime?
Corporate crime refers to illegal actions committed by a corporation or individuals acting on its behalf.
According to Kelman and Hamilton, what are the three features that produce crimes of obedience?
- Authority
- Responsibility diffusion
- Dehumanization of victims
According to Foucault, how has punishment changed?
Foucault argues that punishment has shifted from physical punishment to more subtle forms of social control.
