Sociological Perspectives on the London Riots
What were the main causes of the 2011 London riots? What sociological perspectives does the evidence support?
Crime and Deviance
Crime and Deviance
Crime and Deviance, Exams and revision advice
How I would’ve answered A level sociology paper 3: crime and deviance with theory and methods, June 2017
Crime and deviance with theory and methods is the third and final exam paper (7192/3) in the AQA A level
Careers and alternative careers, Crime and Deviance, subcultures
Freeganism – Definition and Overview of the Movement
I’ve been considering strategies for saving money recently, in an attempt to retire early, and got a bit carried away
Crime and Deviance
The Troubled Families Programme
The Troubled Families Programme is a good example of a New Right social policy aimed at tackling criminality by targeting
Crime and Deviance, Globalisation
Sociological Perspectives on State Crime
You might like to read this post: What is State Crime? first of all! The link between Poverty, Ethnic Conflict,
Crime and Deviance
Globalisation, Global Criminal Networks and Crime
The increasing interconnectedness between societies has led to a rise in global crime, estimated to be worth several trillion dollars annually. This includes drug trade, human trafficking, cybercrime, and terrorism. Misha Glenny’s “McMafia” explores the global criminal economy, involving complex networks engaging in various illegal activities and exploiting weak governance and consumer demand.
Crime and Deviance
State Crime: Definition, Types, Examples, and Global Impact
State crimes are illegal acts by governments or state entities involving genocide, war crimes, and corruption, violating human rights and international laws. While the International Criminal Court aims to prosecute these actions, enforcement is limited. Challenges arise from state power, secrecy, and the justification of crimes as national interests.
Crime and Deviance
Capitalism, Globalisation and Crime
Ian Taylor, from a socialist standpoint, highlights the connection between economic globalization (essentially the spread of Capitalism) and an increase in crimes committed by elites. He discusses the problems of global finance and tax evasion, transnational corporations evading laws, and the impact of increasing global inequality on international crime. This content resonates with the Marxist perspective on crime and deviance.
Crime and Deviance, War and conflict
The United States Military: Some Recent Examples of Their War Crimes
This material is relevant to the topic of ‘State Crime‘ and ‘War and Conflict’ as an aspect of development. The
Crime and Deviance, Feminism
Explaining Increasing Female Crime in the later half of the 20th Century: The Liberationist Perspective
Freda Adler proposed that the emancipation of women and increased economic opportunities for women lead to an increase in the