CrimE AND GLOBALISATION Flashcards
What is the global criminal economy?
The global criminal economy refers to the interconnectedness of crime across national borders, creating new opportunities and means for crime, including cybercrime.
What are the two sides of the global crime economy?
The global crime economy has a supply side (source of drugs, sex workers, and goods) and a demand side (rich West demanding these things).
How is supply linked to globalisation?
Supply is linked to globalisation as poor drug-producing countries, like Peru, have large populations in poverty who see drug cultivation as a viable option.
What does Taylor (1997) argue about globalisation and crime?
Taylor argues that globalisation has led to changes in the pattern and extent of crime, creating more inequality and increasing crime.
What is the estimated worth of the global criminal economy according to Castells (1998)?
Castells estimates the global criminal economy to be worth £1 trillion a year.
What are some forms of crime in the global criminal economy?
Forms of crime include arms trafficking, trafficking in nuclear materials, smuggling illegal immigrants, trafficking women/children, sex tourism, trafficking body parts, cyber crimes, green crimes, international terrorism, and smuggling of legal goods.
What is ‘risk consciousness’ in the context of globalisation?
‘Risk consciousness’ refers to the perception of risk as global rather than tied to specific places, influenced by increased movement of people and media portrayal.
What are the consequences of increased social control due to perceived risks?
Countries may increase social control, such as the UK fining airlines for bringing in undocumented passengers.
What do Rothe & Friedrichs (2015) focus on regarding globalisation?
They focus on the role of international financial organisations in crimes of globalisation.
What did Winlow’s study of bouncers reveal?
Winlow’s study showed how de-industrialisation and globalisation created new criminal opportunities for individuals, especially among poorer groups.
What is ‘McMafia’ as described by Glenny (2008)?
‘McMafia’ refers to organisations that emerged in Russia/Eastern Europe after communism fell, linked to transnational organised crime.
What criticism does Taylor’s theory face?
Taylor’s theory links global trends in the capitalist economy to changing crime patterns but does not explain why these changes lead some individuals to turn to crime.
