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Conflict Theory's Key Writers and one major influence
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Richard Quinney (6 propositions), William Chambliss and Jeffrey ReimanInfluence: Karl Marx
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Social Conflict Theory:
Historical Context (Approximate time the theory was developed) |
1960's and 70's
- Awareness of the state's power to control the working class- Many protests on Anti-war/nuclear/oppression |
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What are the two types of Conflict Theory?
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Pluralist and Marxist Conflict Theory
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Pluralist Conflict Theory:
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Different groups fighting for limited resources, using law and coercion to gain power.
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Marxist/Radical Theory is split up into two types...
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Instrumentalist Marxism
Structural Marxism |
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Explain the two fundamental social classes in any capitalist system
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Bourgeosie - Ruling class who own the land a companies(all the power)
Proletariat - Working class with the means of labour to be exploit by the ruling class |
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What is Instrumental Marxism
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Conspiracy of the powerful to serve their own interests- law is tool of ruling class and used accordingly
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What is structural Marxism
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Role of state is to preserve the capitalist system and its long term interests.
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What are Richard Quinneys 6 propositions and explain each
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Definition of crime - crime is constructed/defined by those in powerFormulation of criminal definition - definitons favour the ruling class; more conflict=more definitonsApplication of Definitions -
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