Globalisation And Crime Flashcards
How does David Held et al define globalisation?
“The widening, deepening and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of life, from the cultural to criminal and the financial to the spiritual”
What are the four types of globalisation?
- Technological
- Economic
- Political
- Cultural
How does globalisation influence crime?
Cultural barriers are broken, leading to new opportunities for criminals, new ways of committing crime, and new types of crimes.
What is the estimated worth of the global criminal economy according to Castells?
Over 1 trillion per annum
Name three forms of crime promoted by globalisation according to Castells.
- Arms trafficking
- Sex tourism
- Organ trafficking
What does the supply side of the global criminal economy refer to?
Resources such as drugs, sex workers, and other goods demanded around the world.
What does the demand side of the global criminal economy refer to?
Organizations, people, or criminals that need to use the supplied resources for profitable means.
What is Taylor’s perspective on globalisation and crime?
Globalisation has led to changes in the patterns and extent of crimes, creating greater inequality and rising crime rates.
Specifically the freedom given to international financial markets
What do left realists argue about the materialistic culture promoted by global media?
It creates insecurity and widening inequalities that encourage crime, especially among the poor.
What example does left realists provide to illustrate the impact of de-industrialisation on crime?
In LA, de-industrialisation has led to a growth of drug gangs numbering 10,000 members.
According to Marxists, who benefits from the criminal opportunities created by globalisation?
Elite groups including transnational corporations and governments.
What example is given of elitist crime related to globalisation?
Movement of money via the internet to avoid taxation or fraudulent claims for subsidies from international bodies.
What concept did Beck introduce related to science and technology?
Risk society
What does Beck argue has resulted from advancements in science and technology?
Issues like global warming and increases in terrorism.
What characterizes the ‘Risk Society’ according to Beck?
Issues that are invisible and universal, affecting everyone including the rich.
What do critics of globalisation and crime argue about the existence of certain crimes?
Many of these crimes have existed for centuries.
What do left realists claim drives crime more than poverty?
Relative deprivation.
