A1- postmodernism

Question 1

what do postmodernists believe about crime ?

Answer 1

postmodernists believe crime is a social construction

Question 2

what is crime is a social construction in postmodernism ?

Answer 2

This means that what is considered a crime can change depending on the time period, place and society you are in.

Question 3

what do postmodernists argue about what crime is ?

Answer 3

Postmodernists argue that crime is completely to do with the individual and nothing else.

Question 4

In pre - modern societies how were peoples identities shaped ?

Answer 4

peoples identities were shaped by social structures, families and communities

Question 5

what has happened to pre - modern society’s people identities ?

Answer 5

This has collapsed and people are free to make their own choices rather than being imposed by society.

Question 6

In modern society how is identity shaped ?

Answer 6

In modern society , identity is now shaped by mass media and consumer culture.

Question 7

what does mass media and consumer culture promote in postmodernism ?

Answer 7

It promotes individualism

Question 8

what happens in modern society in postmodernism ?

Answer 8

If there are gaps between a persons achievements and expectations , this can lead to culture of resentment and result in criminal and deviant behaviour.

Question 9

what is another name of postmodernists ?

Answer 9

Henry and Milovanovic

Question 10

what do postmodernists suggest about crime ?

Answer 10

Postmodernists should suggest that crime should be defined by the harm caused not as breaking the law.

Question 11

what are 2 forms of harm in postmodernism ?

Answer 11

harm of reduction and harm of repression

Question 12

what is harm of reduction in postmodernism ?

Answer 12

harm of reduction is where power is used to cause immediate loss or injury.

Question 13

what is harm of repression in postmodernism ?

Answer 13

Harm of repression is where power is used to restrain humans development such as threatening human dignity , sexual harassment , racial abuse and hate crimes

Question 14

what do people see themselves in postmodernism ?

Answer 14

People see themselves as free of obligations to others as society is now fragmented with different interests.

Question 15

what do individuals do in postmodernism ?

Answer 15

Individuals choose their life styles , morals and identities they wish to adopt.

Question 16

what do postmodernists believe crime is caused by ?

Answer 16

Crime is therefore caused by the individual.