CRJU 2220 Lecture 9: SET 9
Document Summary
Problematic definitions and responses to crime and deviance. Howard s. becker comments on deviancy and crime have been perhaps the most cited in the last 50 years. William chambliss known for maxian analysis of vagrancy. Edwin lemert known for commenting that most commit primary deviance while those labeled continue on to secondary deviance. Austin turk wrote perhaps the most important stance on weberian conflict theory. Thorstein sellin known for discussion of immigration and culture conflict. Kathleen daly and meda chesney-lind known for commenting that because, there are gender differences for crime, there is hope that crime can be addressed. Max weber known for comments on status groups and power inequality (and going beyond class) Karl marx and frederich engels known for work on marxism, conflict theory, and discussion of class conflict between the bourgeoisie and proletariat. Jerome hall known for marxism analysis of theft. George vold known for their group conflict theory and discussion of juvenile gangs.
