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Pea0909berry · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Explain the difference between the bourgeoisie and proletariat and how some believe it contributes to crime. Give your opinion on whether or not you think this theory holds true.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the term or concept with the correct description.

1. bourgeoisie a. says that social institutions serve the interests of the powerful in society
2. conflict perspective b. combines Gandhism, Marxism, Buddhism, and other humanistic strains of thought
3. consensus perspective c. a self-fulfilling prophecy, the
socialpsychological and practical consequences of official labeling
4. deviance amplification d. stresses that social institutions help create social stability
5. labeling e. focuses on restoring the social bond between the offender and the community
6. peacemaking f. an initial criminal act
7. primary deviance g. social disapproval
8. shaming h. the working class
9. proletariat i. the ruling class
10. restorative justice j. contends that extralegal factors affect legal processing and that legal processing creates increased deviance

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: In capitalist society, the two major classes are the bourgeoisie who own the factories and other modern means of production, and the proletariat, who work for the bourgeoisie. The bourgeoisies primary interest is to maintain its dominance by exploitation and oppression; the proletariats primary interest is to eliminate oppression by overthrowing the bourgeoisie. Opinions will vary.

Answer to Question 2

1. i
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. j
6. b
7. f
8. g
9. h
10. e