Postmodernism

Question 1

Dialectic Idealism principle

Answer 1

• there is no objective truth
• we can find “accepted truth” by monitoring social reactions

Material dialectic theorists:
- use concrete observations to discuss society

Idealist dialectic theorists:
- reject social constructions and focus on individual experiences

Question 2

Transgressive criminology

Answer 2

Henry & Milanovic:
- inequality & exploitation occur through uneven power imbalances
- definitions of crime should be broadened and focus on how they impact people

Harems of reduction:
Power can lead to immediate loss (robbery etc)

Harms of repression:
Power can be used to restrict future development (sexual assault and hate crimes)

Question 3

Katz

Answer 3

• Supports Henry & Milanovic
• says crime can’t be studied looking a social trends as they are constantly changing
• individual interpretations is the best way

Question 4

Lyng: Edgework

Answer 4

• Crime is now seen as “living on the edge” and almost cool
• big crimes seen as exciting (supports Heidensohns point in feminist section)

Question 5

Postmodern solutions

Answer 5

• cjs should recognise diversity of social groups
• police should be more tolerant of differences
• less centralised police
• individual sentencing