Question

The basis of conflict theory is capitalism and our society’s obsession with material well-being. The theory argues that those in power manipulate the criminal justice system to protect their interests, and ignore the plight of the poor. Do you think this is true? Discuss examples in which our criminal justice system has intervened to favor the rich. The ruling in the Hobby Lobby case is one such example. Do you think that those in power could establish a new form of government? What could stop them?
*CRIMINOLOGY QUESTION*

Answer 1

In my opinion that's true, the person in power manipulate the criminal justice system to protect their and related interests and ignore the plight of the poor and lower class. The justice system is based on the idea that the rich and the poor are treated equally. The poor are treated worse than the rich. Poor people stay in jail before the trial because they can't afford bail, which leads to a higher sentencing rate.

• I don't think so the person in power could establish a new form of government because the power is divided equally in democracy but this could happen in monarchy though.

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