2. Theories

Critical Theories — Quiz

Test your understanding of critical theories with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which critical theory emphasizes that crime is a product of class struggle and economic exploitation?

Question 2

Feminist criminology primarily examines how which societal factor influences crime and the criminal justice system?

Question 3

Postmodern criminology challenges the idea of a single, objective truth about crime, instead emphasizing its nature as a:

Question 4

Which critical theory would most likely analyze how the media's portrayal of certain groups as 'criminal' reinforces existing power structures?

Question 5

Feminist criminology often highlights how the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence has historically been influenced by: