CRM 1301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Malum Prohibitum, Tabula Rasa, Conflict Theories
11 Dec 2017
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There are some acts that are evil prohibited (mala prohibita), which is something bad only because the law says so like prostitution. These mala terms are deviances (behaviours that are not normal, defy social norms. Mala in se is highly deviant and mala prohibita not as much deviant because it"s committed by most people. The groups basically show what influences a person to commit a crime. (4 major groups: classical school (deterrence or rational choice theory): There are 7 more theories that are categorized based on the individual or group. Micro level analysis is when you view something from an individual perspective. (social processes) Macro level analysis is the main one, where you they focus on the aggregate (group) level. (social structure) Goal is for one theory to explain both these levels, but it is hard. Consensual perspective (non-conflict model): laws that are made because they violate rights of an individual.
