Ethics in Criminology

Question 1

What ethical concerns arise in Criminology research?

Answer 1

1. Funding biases influencing research direction.
2. Power imbalances risking subject safety.
3. Misrepresentation of minorities leading to aggressive policing.
4. Ethical dilemmas in deceiving research participants.

Question 2

Should deception ever be used in Criminology research?

Answer 2

It depends on the study’s necessity and whether ethical guidelines (e.g., informed consent post-study) are followed.