postmodernism Flashcards
criminology
1
Q
Henry and milankovic
A
crime is not about breaking the law
- crime is about causing disrespect to others to cause them some kind of harm
- harms of reduction - power used to cause loss or injury
- harms of repression - power used to restrain human development - lack of respect
2
Q
panopticon prison
A
- watch tower surrounded by cells
- guards can see prisoners but they cannot see guards
- prisoners don’t know they’re being watched - self control
- constant surveillance means never at ease
3
Q
marxist view on postmodernism
A
- crime is a response to state power
- capitalism is crimnogenic
- people can control their behaviour without heavy control from state