Introduction This paper takes a brief look at the ‘structural-functionalist’ perspective (Hooper, 2013; Erickson & Murphy, 2013) in the field of sociology, a perspective that was widely used in the social sciences in the 20th century, but which has partly fallen out of favour in the field since then. However, it will be argued that[…]
1 Introduction This paper shall briefly outline one possible methodological design for research into child sex abuse (CSA), by utilising secondary data and applying suitable theoretical perspectives. The approach to be explored is that of a meta-analysis of existing studies, with thematic analysis and grounded theory also drawn upon. Moreover, any ethical considerations in this[…]
1 Introduction In the contemporary era, child sexual abuse (CSA) has risen high on the agendas of policymakers who aim to tackle social problems. Moreover, in recent years, there has been much media exposure in this area due to a string of high-profile cases involving the sexual abuse of children, and this has led to[…]
The idea that unemployment contributes to crime is popular. This idea is driven by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) literature on unemployment, crime, and gang (Cramer, 2010). The idea is equally promoted by recent economic models on civil wars in developing countries (Cramer, 2010). In this essay, the aim is to examine[…]
Criminal behaviours have been consistently linked to biological factors by many criminologists and this consistent association between the two variables has meant that in many parts of the world, biological evidence is used to deal with certain criminal cases in courts where the influence of the biology is suspected to have influenced the suspects (Denno,[…]
Police wearing Body Worn Cameras (BWC’s) can in turn prove to the public that the officers can be held accountable for their actions Police-related shootings and use of force have increased over the years in the united states of America with cases being reported in states such as; Charlotte, Ferguson, Baltimore, and Chicago. These issues[…]
Critically evaluate the extent to which research into personality disorders contributes to our understanding of criminal behaviour This essay will provide an outline of how research into personality disorder has strengthened knowledge about the antecedents of criminal behaviour. Initially, there will be a review of the nature of the relationship between personality disorder and criminal[…]
Gang violence and knife crime are caused by young people’s social background factors in association with individual risk factors which result from poverty, deprivation and associated social problems Introduction This report aims to address the question whether gang violence and knife crime among young people are caused by their social background. To answer this question,[…]
The classic 1972 film, The Godfather, amongst countless others, helped shape popular perception of the term ‘organised crime’: rich, powerful men of exotic ethnicity, often with political connections, commanding vast underworld empires and violently eliminating rivals. Although perhaps not entirely fictional, this portrayal is somewhat glamorised (like much portrayed in the mass media) and leads[…]
Chapter 1: Introduction The Background to this Research In the past thirty years police interviewing in the UK has advanced considerably. High profile miscarriages of justice (e.g. the Birmingham Six), legislative changes (e.g. the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 1984), the introduction of formalised training packages (e.g. PEACE1), and some large scale studies of interviewing[…]
Technology plays a crucial role in the function of the Criminal Justice System. In some contexts, technology appears to have divined its own ‘regulatory’ power, one which extends beyond legal recourse. Society itself can be viewed as the docile body ‘that may be subjected, used, transformed and improved’ (Foucault, 1977, p.136). The reinforcement technology is[…]
In discussing and looking at terrorism, the diversity of opinion and the controversy surrounding its acceptance and justification becomes clear. In looking at whether there are grounds for justification in any particular instance of terrorism, or certain conditions which can make it acceptable, there will also be a reflection on how, with particular scholars, it[…]
Rape, regardless of the age, race or gender of the victim or perpetrator, be it in time of peace or war, is a deeply invasive and traumatising experience. To determine the extent to which constructs of masculinities and masculinity can contribute to explanation of rape, we must clarify several points. To begin with, we must[…]