Crime And Deviance Flashcards
Which sociologist is associated with the term “anomie “
Emile Durkheim
What is meant by selective law enforcement
Law being applied unequally often targeting groups like minorities
What does BCS stand for
British crime survey
a crime that has increased as a result of globalisation
Cybercrime
Who is associated with the idea of panoptical prisons
Michel Foucault
What are the four bonds that prevent crime according to Hirschi
-attachment
-commitment
-involvement
-belief
An example of formal agents of social control
The police
Which theory of gender differences is associated with Carlan
The Chivalry thesis
What term did Hobbs use to explain how crime now involves networks of people around the world
Glocalisation (not globalisation)
A study which shows the impact of environmental crime prevention method
The “broken window” policy in New York
The 3 causes of crime according to left realists
-relative deprivation
-subculture
-marginalisation
Which sociologist is associated with the status frustration cause of crime
Albert Cohen
What is the McPherson report
A report of institutional racism in the police after the murder of Stephen Lawrence
What did South mean by primary green crime
Environmental harm that directly damages the planet, such as pollution
Which theory of crime control and prevention is associated with Wilson and Kelling
Broken windows theory
What is another name for Interactionists theory of crime
Labelling theory
What name does Becker give groups such as the media, police and those who have the power to create and enforce laws
Moral entrepreneurs
What is the OCR
Offender characteristics report
According to Wall what are the 4 types of cyber crime
-cyber trespass
-cyber deception
-cyber pornography
-cyber violence
Which social group is more likely to be a victim of violent crime
Young men, especially those from disadvantaged background
