Arrigo And Bernard Conflict Theory Summary

Arrigo and Bernard’s (1997) article identifies six theoretical statements that compare conflict theory to radical and postmodern criminology. These six concerns include; the focus of the theory, the goal of conflict, control of crime definitions, nature of crime, explanation of crime, and policy implications. Arrigo and Bernard’s (1997) theory suggests that postmodern criminology is consistent with conflict criminology’s definition of crime, while radical criminology is consistent with conflict criminology and the focus of the theory (conflict oriented) and the goal of the conflict. Both conflict and radical criminology center on social structure while postmodern criminology tends to focus more on the human aspect. Conflict and radical