This final week we will focus on the last crop of theories we are going to discuss in this class. We begin by identifying the difference between mainstream and critical criminology. The critical perspectives, including conflict criminology, new critical criminology, postmodernism, and radical\u2014Marxist\u2014criminology are discussed. Multiple theories describe the role of the state, political actors, and\/or capitalism in creating a culture of conflict. New critical criminology describes left realism, peacemaking, and postmodernism. Discussion of the critical theories ends with a description of radical or Marxist criminology, which emphasizes the role of capitalism in creating opportunities for crime. Consequently, those of lower socioeconomic status are criminalized to a much greater extent than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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