Which of the Following Theories Is Based Upon an Emancipatory

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories is based upon an emancipatory foundation?

• A)conflict theories
• B)interpretive theories
• C)social control theories
• D)strain theories
• E)conflict theories and interpretive theories

Evaluate different theoretical approaches to crime or law using current news stories.

Compare and contrast classical criminology, biological, and sociological approaches to understanding crime.

Discuss the foundations and criticisms of classical criminology.

Understand the historical context and purpose behind the enactment of labor laws such as the Norris-LaGuardia Act and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Definitions:

Biological Bodies

pertain to the physical aspects of human beings, including their genetic, anatomical, and physiological characteristics.

Knowledge Production

The processes and methods through which knowledge is generated, validated, and communicated in various fields, emphasizing the social and cultural contexts that influence these processes.

Govern Themselves

The concept of self-regulation or autonomy, where individuals or communities manage their own affairs without external control.

Disciplinary Power

A concept, rooted in the work of Michel Foucault, that examines how social control is exercised through systematic disciplines and institutions.