Criminologists from the Consensus Perspective Maintain All of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Criminologists from the consensus perspective maintain all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)where differences between groups exist,law is the neutral mechanism that helps individuals resolve their conflicts
• B)law reflects the need for social order
• C)law is a product of value consensus
• D)law is a partial system that protects private interests

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Definitions:

Middle Class

A social class typically composed of individuals who have a moderate level of income, education, and occupational prestige.

Urban Areas

Regions characterized by high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it, often synonymous with cities or towns.

Urbanism

Is a way of life that, according to Louis Wirth, involves increased tolerance but also emotional withdrawal and specialized, impersonal, and self-interested interaction.

Chicago School

An approach in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the influence of social structures and physical environments on human behavior and societal developments.