Crime + Globalisation Flashcards
What did Castells argue as a result of globalisation
there is now a global criminal economy worth over £1 trillion per annum
Name at least 3 types of crime due to globalisation
. arm trafficking
. trafficking in nuclear material
. smuggling of illegal immigrants
. sext tourism
. trafficking in body parts
. cyber-crime
. green crime
. international terrorism
. smuggling legal goods
. trafficking in endangered species
. the drug trade
. money laundering
What does Beck say about global risk consciousness
risk seen as global rather than tied to particular places = insecurities
What are the results of global risk consciousness
. intensification of social control at the national level
. increased attempts at international cooperation + control in the various ‘wars’
What did Taylor say about capitalism and crime
globalisation has led to changes in patterns + extent of crime
create crime at both end of spectrum
What did Rothe + Freidrichs
. International Monetary + World Bank = ‘crime of globalisation’
. dominated by capitalist states
. impose ‘structural adjustment programmes’ on poor conditions
. require gov to cut spending on health education etc = create condition for crime
What did Hobbs and Dunningham found about criminal organisation
linked to economic changes by globalisation - people with contacts acting as a ;hub’ around which loose-knit networks form + seek opportunities
What does Hubbs and Dunningham mean by crime as a ‘glocal’ system
it is locally based with global connection - form varies from place to place according to local conditions even if influenced by global factors
What is the McMafia
an organisation that emerged in Russia + Eastern Europe after fall of capitalism
How does Glenny say Mcmafias are global
. fluid + violent organisation billionaires able to find protection + could move wealth out of country
. Russian Mafias able to build links with criminal organisation around the world
