What are the crime-control implications of social conflict theories?

What will be an ideal response?


Social conflict theories suggest that if we can bring about social change and redistribute the wealth in society, crime rates will fall. Suggestions for achieving this range from replacing the current capitalist system in the U.S. with a socialist economic system to applying the principles of conflict resolution in a practical manner.

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Persons with _____________ have a poorly developed superego-they are psychopaths or sociopaths-and are restrained only by the fear of punishment

A) ?schizophrenia B) ?depression C) ?psychosis D) ?antisocial personality disorder

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Which is not true of the Maxi-Trials?

a. hundreds of Mafiosi were convicted b. Tommaso Buscetta testified against the mafia c. they occurred in a maximum security courtroom in New York d. the Italian Supreme Court overturned nearly all the sentences

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A guerilla's goal is to receive personal, criminal, or political gain.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Chief Justice Earl Warren established a strict code of conduct how police officers handle criminal defendants

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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