Postmodernist Theories On Crime

Question 1

Briefly outline the postmodernist theory on crime.

Answer 1

Postmodernists see ‘crime’ as socially constructed and being based on a narrow legal definition of the law which does not reflect the diversity of postmodern society. Some postmodernists would argue that crime is a part of the individual choice of lifestyle, creativity and self expression which we all receive.

Question 2

Who argues the transgressive approach?

Answer 2

Henry and milovanovich

Question 3

What did Henry and milovanovich believe crime should be reconceptualised as in the transgressive approach?

Answer 3

Harm

Question 4

Identify and outline the two forms of harm in the transgressive approach?

Answer 4

Harms of reduction: power is used to cause a victim immediate pain

Harms of repression: power is used to restrict future human development.

Question 5

Evaluate the postmodern approach

Answer 5

Recognises other dimensions to crime other than the structural theories that have dominated sociology.

Fails to recognise the strong concepts of right and wrong behaviour that most people have.