Conflict Theory Basics
This is the main focus of conflict theory in criminology.
power and social inequality
Turk emphasized this process, where certain individuals are labelled as criminals.
criminalization
Chambliss argued that laws serve the interests of this group.
the powerful or the ruling class
Quinney's theory focuses more on this concept, emphasising how laws are enforced, rather than written.
law in action
This decade saw major social movements that challenged the legitimacy of laws and authority.
the 1960s
Conflict theorists believed these were not individual failures but _____ issues within the justice system.
systemic issues
Turk distinguished between these two types of norms, which often do not align, creating conflict.
cultural norms and social norms
This term refers to how authorities displace their goals, focusing on punishing the lower class more harshly.
goal displacement
Quinney argued that laws reflect this kind of structure, characterized by power inequalities and conflicts.
an interest structure
This social movement focused on ending racial segregation and discrimination, influenced the evolution of conflict theory.
Civil Rights Movement
Conflict theory in the 1960s combined political theory with this other criminological theory.
labelling theory
According to Turk, conflict is most likely when both of these groups strictly follow opposing norms.
the authorities and subjects (the people being policed
Chambliss argued that law enforcement often treated these individuals leniently due to their resources and influence.
wealthy individuals or higher-class youth
Quinney critiqued these, arguing they were socially constructed rather than objective measurements of crime.
crime statistics
Conflict theorists were particularly interested in how laws disproportionately impacted these groups.
marginalized or oppressed groups
These types of statistics were critiqued by conflict theorists for reflecting authority bias rather than actual crime rates
crime statistics
Turk argued that authorities might avoid criminalizing these groups to prevent backlash.
powerful or influential groups
These personal experiences shaped Chambliss' theories, which influenced his critique of traditional crime theories.
his observations of crime he witnessed in Korea
In 1970, Quinney developed a theory of crime based on this number of propositions.
six propositions
This political movement, opposing the Vietnam War, also contributed to the rise of conflict theory.
anti-war movement
Conflict theory rejects this idea about laws representing the ______ (2) of society.
social consensus or collective will
Turk's theory outlined "realistic" and "unrealistic" moves by both authorities and norm resisters. These moves impact what outcome?
conflict and criminalization
Chambliss believed this group was often pushed into low-wage jobs to benefit landowners and the elite.
the laborers or the working class
Quinney's theoretical perspective aligns with this philosophical approach, which rejects positivism.
philosophical idealism
The 1960s also saw the emergence of this group, which sought to challenge traditional gender roles and power structures.
feminist movemen