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CJ Chapter 2

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Three Views of Crimes

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Three Views of Crimes

-Consensus:
-Conflict
-Interactionist

Majority of citizens share common ideals and that crimes are outlawed because they conflict with the rules of the majority and are harmful to society.

-Law is tool of ruling class to maintain economic status and repress dissatisfied and have nots
-Crime is a politically defined concept
-"Real crimes" are not outlawed; injustice
-Law is used to control underclass

Interactionist View

-Moral entreprenueurs define crime
-Definition of crime is subjectve and reflects contemporary values and morals
- Many crimes are not inherently evil or immoral acts, but are illegal because they are in conflict with social norms (e.g. marijuana use vs. alcohol)
-Criminal labels are life-transforming events

Moral entreprenuer

people who wage moral crusaes to control criminal law so that is reflects their own personal values