Social Conflict Theory and White-collar Criminals: Why Does the Ruling Class Punish their Own?
Social Conflict Theory and White-collar Criminals: Why Does the Ruling Class Punish their Own? Elena G. Bystrova & Petter Gottschalk Abstract Social conflict theory suggests that the professional powerful and wealthy represent the elite and ruling class in society. The theory holds that laws and law enforcement are used by the dominant group to minimize threats […]