Postmodernists on C&D: What causes crime - Why most people do not commit crimes Flashcards
Why do Postmodernists argue most people do not commit crime?
Because of disciplinary power
What did Foucalt say about a shift in society in controlling people?
There had been a shift from sovereign power to disciplinary power
What is sovereign power?
Controlling people with the threat of force
What is disciplinary power?
Controlling people through surveillance
How were offenders punished centuries ago?
With physical punishments
Give an example of a physical punishment
Hanging
What does Foucalt argue about sovereign punishments in the present day?
They are no longer needed
What does it mean for crimes if everyone is now constantly under surveillance?
People are less likely to commit crimes
Why are people less likely to commit crimes if under surveillance?
It is more likely that they will be caught
Name 2 types of crimes people will be deterred from with CCTV in public areas
Vandalism, Theft
Name a deviant behaviour people will be deterred from with registers in schools
Truanting
