Social Inequality and Conflict Criminology

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Prior to beginning this journal, review Chapters 8 and 9 in the textbook and watch the film Ferguson RisesLinks to an external site..

Examine the nature of social inequality and how conflict criminological theory explains why this may have led to civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri after the 2014 shooting death of Michael Brown.

Your journal should be at least 750 words. In your journal, reflect on the following:

  • Evaluate factors relevant to social inequality in Ferguson, Missouri at the time of Michael Brown’s death.
  • Determine how social inequality may have contributed to civil unrest after a white police officer shot Michael Brown.
  • Apply conflict theory to explain the aftermath of the Michael Brown case.
  • Assess whether you believe conflict theory and/or critical criminological theory offer insight into effectively reducing social inequality as a cause of criminal behavior. Cite examples from your readings and the film that support your analysis.