Lost Wallet Crime and Deviance Experiment
People are more likely to return a lost wallet if it has cash in it than if its empty In […]
Crime and Deviance
Crime and Deviance
Contemporary Sociology, Crime and Deviance, Globalisation
The dumping of plastic waste – a green crime?
Only an estimated 9% of the world’s plastic waste is recycled. A further 12% is burnt and the rest, 79%
Crime and Deviance
Why do some victims not report their crimes?
This topic came up as the 6 mark question in the 2019 AQA A-Level Crime and Deviance Paper. More precisely
Contemporary Sociology, Crime and Deviance
Using contemporary examples to evaluate the sociology of crime and deviance
A level sociology students should be looking to using contemporary examples and case studies to illustrate points and evaluate theories
A-levels, Crime and Deviance
State crime and green crime – possible short answer exam questions
State crime and green crime are two of the most difficult topics within Crime and Deviance for students, below are
Green Criminology and Green Crime
Green criminology is the study of crimes against the environment, including primary crimes causing harm to the environment and secondary crimes stemming from environmental disasters. It challenges traditional criminology’s narrow views and advocates for an ecocentric approach. Green criminology also addresses the impact of industrial capitalism and the need for innovative political responses to modern environmental challenges.
Crime and Deviance
How the rich cheat their way into elite universities
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. recently charged dozens of wealthy parents with committing fraud in attempts to get their children
Crime and Deviance
How do we explain the surge in knife crime?
Fatal Stabbings in England and Wales are now taking place at the quickest rate since records began in 1946 (Source:
Crime and Deviance
How effectively does the government deal with criminal employers who fail to pay the minimum wage?
The National Minimum Wage is currently £5.20 and hour for 18-20 olds, rising to £7.83 per hour for those aged
Crime and Deviance, Sociology key terms
A Useful Example of a ‘State Crime’ – The British Government’s Illegal Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
The British government has been accused of breaking international law by selling weapons to Saudi Arabia. A recent report by