Critical Theories Flashcards
What does it mean to be “critical” according to critical criminology
It practices a transformative brand of critique that confronts inequalities and social suffering
- “critical” refers to: Transformation through justice
What is governmentality
Any attempt to shape behaviour based on some norms
How does Critical Criminology differ from other crime theories in the question it asks
Critical theorists were skeptical of the assumption that social structures could explain the construction of crime and crime control
What are the critiques against critical criminology
- Rejects scientific objectivity
- Exposes bias and political agenda.
- Challenges dominant perspectives.
How did Foucault think about the birth of the prison and how it reflected the operation of power in society
showed the switch from the rule of sovereign power towards the rule of disciplinary power through control and surveillance
the prison was a way to create “docile bodies” ideal for factories, military regiments, and classrooms.
