Chapter 1 The Study of Crime

Question 1

Considers the social aspects and the institution of law

Answer 1

Sociology of law

Question 2

Three primary focus areas in Criminology

Answer 2

• Sociology of law
• Theories of crime causation
• Social responses to crime

Question 3

Police, Courts and corrections are aspects of:

Answer 3

The Judicial System

Question 4

A term coined by Stanley Cohen in 1972, suggests overreaction to forms of deviance perceived to threaten moral order. Usually created or fanned by the media and led by community groups or leaders who’s goals are to change laws or practices

Answer 4

Moral Panic

- Media portrayals influence how members of society perceive a crime.

Question 5

People share similar values and beliefs within society- those perceived as deviant are ostracised or encouraged back.

Answer 5

Geometric Circle.

Question 6

Society is viewed as a hierarchy with the emphasis on social class (inequality) hence opposing groups with opposing ideas

Answer 6

The Triangle

Question 7

Society consists of interrelated institutions (family, work, school). The focus is not with values (circle) rather the smoothing running of the interrelated institutions

Answer 7

The Rectangle or Square

Question 8

Focus on individuals and how one constructs his/her reality (subjective). How one perceives him/herself impacts how he/she interacts

Answer 8

The Non- Geometric Forms

Question 9

The Three major paradigms in criminology

Answer 9

• The (right) conservative approach
• The (center) liberal approach
• Radical (left) perspective

Question 10

Supports the status quo

Answer 10

The conservative approach

Question 11

Accepts the limitations of the status quo, encourages minor changes within social institutions

Answer 11

The Liberal Approach

Question 12

Rejects the legitimacy of the status quo, social conflict is the primary concern with the emphasis on class, ethnicity, gender divisions

Answer 12

The Radial Perspective.