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Quinney states that crime is created by those in power who have the power who have the ability to create laws. As the creators, they protect their own privilege and appoint others who will respect their privilege, in exchange for being allowed to work within the system, Those outside the system, however, represent the surplus labor group, who without ties to those in control, commit acts that violate the parameters of behavior set by the government.

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What are the parts of interactionist perspective?

Interactionist perspective in sociology emphasizes the importance of social interactions in shaping individuals' behavior. It focuses on how individuals interpret and respond to symbols, language, and gestures in their interactions with others. Key parts include symbolic interactionism, social construction of reality, and the idea that individuals actively construct their social world through communication and shared meanings.


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Karl Marx


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Social construction is based upon biased judgment, gossip, and stereotypes. So in one way everything is connected. Through this meaning, since social construction is around us all the time, what is really right, true and fair?


What is social construction?

A social construction is any institutionalized entity or cultural artifact in a social system "invented" or "constructed" by participants in a particular culture or society that exists because people agree to behave as if it exists or follow certain conventional rules. One example of a social construct is hierarchy or social status.


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This idea is known as social order theory in sociology, which suggests that social constructs are necessary for maintaining stability and order in society. It argues that shared beliefs and values shape social norms and institutions that help regulate individuals' behavior.

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