Conflict Theory of Crime

Conflict Theory of Crime

Sellin (1938) Culture conflict-Conflict of conduct norms

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Each culture has its own norms

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Rules of behavior to be instilled

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In homogeneous Society-norms enacted

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They are followed- They are considered right

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In heterogeneous Society, culture conflict arises.

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Different groups-incompatible interests

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They give rise to conflicts

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Groups with similar s imilar strength, resolve conflicts by compromise Groups with differing strength, the weaker group gets discontent discontent

This leads to Crimes

Sutherland 

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Social Organization-three Organization-three main groups

1. Suppo Supporti rting ng crim crimina inall activ activit itie ies. s.

2. Remai emaini ning ng neut neutrral to crim crime. e. 3. Acti Acting ng anti anti crim crimin inal al.. •

Differential association- learning by association.

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Crime as a minority group behaviour

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Juvenile gangs, prostitutes, gambling

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Political Political offendersoffenders- political crimes, sabotage, rebellion, riots. IndustrializationIndustrialization- clashes clas hes between management and labour.

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Deep Rooted caste differences. differences.

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Communal hatred- Hindu-Muslim Riots.

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Ideological, Communal differences differences

Psychologi Psychological cal by nature LTTE, LTTE, Tamil rebels in in Sri Lanka Regional and linguistic lingu istic consideration. Sati incident in Rajasthan in 1987- Religious conflict

Once conflicts arise, not resolved leads to violence and crime.

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It leads to social instability. Causes of tension and conflict to be eliminated.

This is the best way to mitigate crimes.

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