Text book provided: Criminology Today An Integrative Introduction by Frank Schmalleger
Tenth edition
Answer the two Discussion questions posted by your Facilitator with a minimum of 250 words and one scholarly source other than the textbook provided in the course (each main post)
Discussion Question 1: Recently activist groups have proposed a return to Marxist philosophies when advocating for change in pursuit of social justice and economic inequality. Briefly discuss the concept of radical criminology and the teaching of Marx to demonstrate your understanding. Then answer the following question: Does the Marxist perspective hold any significance for contemporary American society? Why?
Discussion Question 2: Chapter 9 discusses three law and social order perspectives. Choose the one that represents how you view how society views laws and social order. Explain the concept and provide a practical example that would help someone understand this perspective.